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Rover 825

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T287 FBWMOT history

T287 FBW is a blue petrol Rover 825 first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
73,632 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T287 FBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T287 FBW was last recorded at 73,632 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 10,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,320 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,312 miles
Average per year
1,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,632 miles
  • 2024 – 63,320 miles
  • 2023 – 60,765 miles
  • 2022 – 56,766 miles
  • 2021 – 52,615 miles
  • 2019 – 48,898 miles
  • 2016 – 48,806 miles
  • 2015 – 48,448 miles
  • 2014 – 47,916 miles
  • 2013 – 47,626 miles
  • 2012 – 47,459 miles
  • 2011 – 47,355 miles
  • 2010 – 47,213 miles
  • 2009 – 46,726 miles
  • 2008 – 46,498 miles
  • 2007 – 46,220 miles
  • 2006 – 45,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,632 miles (+10,312)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,632 miles
    Test number
    425208056035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,320 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    170222930462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,765 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,765 miles
    Test number
    541303341893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,766 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    734413743004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail56,760 miles (+4,145)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    184999822921
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass52,615 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    52,615 miles
    Test number
    547590836302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,614 miles (+3,716)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    271186133336
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass48,898 miles (+92)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    48,898 miles
    Test number
    979889558114
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass48,806 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,806 miles
    Test number
    551277318782
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  10. Pass48,448 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    577104155182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  11. Pass47,916 miles (+290)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    47,916 miles
    Test number
    276131024419
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass47,626 miles (+167)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,626 miles
    Test number
    127492123197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  13. Pass47,459 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,459 miles
    Test number
    215853802402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,355 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    618524721130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,213 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,213 miles
    Test number
    393970220102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,726 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,726 miles
    Test number
    384225429120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,498 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    593759128148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,220 miles (+305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    530008127154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  19. Pass45,915 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,915 miles
    Test number
    644881186048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,900 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,900 miles
    Test number
    884846076092
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about T287 FBW

Does T287 FBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T287 FBW expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T287 FBW?
The MOT on T287 FBW expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T287 FBW done?
T287 FBW was recorded at 73,632 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 1,429 miles a year.
Has T287 FBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T287 FBW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T287 FBW 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 T287 FBW find?
T287 FBW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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