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V995 GCK

1999 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82578,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV995 GCK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 74,322 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 74,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,923 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 48,572 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 40,098 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 39,944 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 34,278 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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V995 GCK is a 1999 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 78,062 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V995 GCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 825 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V995 GCK registered?

V995 GCK is a 1999 Rover 825, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V995 GCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V995 GCK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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