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Rover 825

Gold · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T866 ARAMOT history

T866 ARA is a gold diesel Rover 825 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
133,514 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T866 ARA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T866 ARA was last recorded at 133,514 miles on 16 Dec 2022, 2,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,641 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,873 miles
Average per year
4,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,514 miles
  • 2021 – 130,632 miles
  • 2020 – 130,306 miles
  • 2019 – 124,378 miles
  • 2018 – 118,496 miles
  • 2017 – 109,602 miles
  • 2016 – 97,525 miles
  • 2015 – 87,595 miles
  • 2014 – 77,994 miles
  • 2008 – 75,885 miles
  • 2007 – 70,845 miles
  • 2005 – 53,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,514 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake performance lower than Offside (R.b.test)
  • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,514 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    777888502695
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake performance lower than Offside (R.b.test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail133,514 miles (+2,873)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,514 miles
    Test number
    841918241127
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake performance lower than Offside (R.b.test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,641 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,641 miles
    Test number
    865240557666
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  4. Fail130,637 miles (+5)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,637 miles
    Test number
    112365889478
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  5. Fail130,632 miles (+326)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    521372682040
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside within 30cm steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint in base of hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorParking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Axle set (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Axle set (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass130,306 miles (+5,928)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,306 miles
    Test number
    358708451384
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,378 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    124,378 miles
    Test number
    745825111338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,298 miles (+5,802)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,298 miles
    Test number
    108599072401
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake valve leaking Brake calliper when operating park brake (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass118,496 miles (+8,894)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    610581080692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,602 miles (+354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,602 miles
    Test number
    387057414692
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Fail109,248 miles (+11,723)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,248 miles
    Test number
    293773930278
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking power steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass97,525 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,525 miles
    Test number
    490315303992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers very weak.

  13. Fail97,515 miles (+9,920)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,515 miles
    Test number
    125942561676
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55V16 (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm 205/55V16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear both shock absorbers very weak.

  14. Pass87,595 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    636784155195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail87,595 miles (+9,601)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,595 miles
    Test number
    287186345149
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass77,994 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    746904174116
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Fail77,992 miles (+2,107)14 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,992 miles
    Test number
    858538164178
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs in poor condition

  18. Pass75,885 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    972658568264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,845 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    782283167192
    • NoteAs per origanal advise sheet vt32.

  20. Fail70,845 miles (+17,680)8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    214919357193
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWhen logging vehicle on wasnt able to change vehicle detials from 825 sterling auto to 825 diesel coupe manual on vt40 form.

  21. Pass53,165 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,165 miles
    Test number
    613093935364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  22. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    174417425300
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged

Questions about T866 ARA

Does T866 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T866 ARA expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T866 ARA?
The MOT on T866 ARA expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T866 ARA done?
T866 ARA was recorded at 133,514 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2022, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
Has T866 ARA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T866 ARA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T866 ARA 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 T866 ARA find?
T866 ARA passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2022 with 6 advisories: bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated; general under body corrosion; nearside parking brake performance lower than offside (r.b.test), and 3 more.

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