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Rover 825

Gold · Petrol · 1997 · 2,497 cc

R489 PBCMOT history

R489 PBC is a gold petrol Rover 825 first used on 10 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
81,258 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 PBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
10 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
30 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 PBC was last recorded at 81,258 miles on 30 May 2022, 3,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,248 miles · 8 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,010 miles
Average per year
2,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 81,258 miles
  • 2021 – 78,248 miles
  • 2020 – 74,917 miles
  • 2019 – 71,799 miles
  • 2018 – 69,134 miles
  • 2017 – 66,636 miles
  • 2016 – 64,432 miles
  • 2015 – 61,924 miles
  • 2014 – 59,514 miles
  • 2013 – 57,154 miles
  • 2012 – 55,257 miles
  • 2011 – 52,688 miles
  • 2010 – 50,103 miles
  • 2009 – 47,727 miles
  • 2008 – 44,855 miles
  • 2007 – 41,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,258 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,258 miles (+3,010)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    655946377475
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass78,248 miles (+3,331)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    78,248 miles
    Test number
    577219137815
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass74,917 miles (+3,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,917 miles
    Test number
    326893899856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,799 miles (+2,665)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,799 miles
    Test number
    385960291641
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside and offside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass69,134 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,134 miles
    Test number
    694946599384
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass66,636 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,636 miles
    Test number
    764375068406
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass64,432 miles (+2,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,432 miles
    Test number
    940212702180
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass61,924 miles (+2,410)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,924 miles
    Test number
    955475725120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyres have some distortion evident

  9. Pass59,514 miles (+2,360)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,514 miles
    Test number
    228062524126
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteSlight misting of oil from n/s/r shock

  10. Pass57,154 miles (+1,897)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,154 miles
    Test number
    536870333152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres cracking

  11. Pass55,257 miles (+2,569)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    55,257 miles
    Test number
    169041832172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass52,688 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    519409121105
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing and inner tread uneven
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and inner tread uneven

  13. Fail52,688 miles (+2,585)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,688 miles
    Test number
    536049721133
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing and inner tread uneven
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing and inner tread uneven

  14. Pass50,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    941554020116
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail50,103 miles (+2,376)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    584104820103
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass47,727 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    280434639494
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads uneven

  17. Fail47,727 miles (+2,872)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    882352939166
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre inner treads uneven

  18. Pass44,855 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    474651658145
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side & off side front electric windows inoperative
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail44,855 miles (+3,410)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,855 miles
    Test number
    751128948119
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side & off side front electric windows inoperative
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass41,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,445 miles
    Test number
    881989347120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R489 PBC

Does R489 PBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 PBC expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 PBC?
The MOT on R489 PBC expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 PBC done?
R489 PBC was recorded at 81,258 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2022, an average of 2,654 miles a year.
Has R489 PBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 PBC has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2011.
Has the mileage on R489 PBC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R489 PBC find?
R489 PBC passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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