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Rover 825

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T896 ARXMOT history

T896 ARX is a blue petrol Rover 825 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
114,456 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 ARX
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 ARX was last recorded at 114,456 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,416 miles · 11 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
1,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,456 miles
  • 2024 – 114,416 miles
  • 2023 – 111,449 miles
  • 2022 – 111,421 miles
  • 2018 – 110,900 miles
  • 2017 – 108,552 miles
  • 2016 – 105,997 miles
  • 2015 – 103,846 miles
  • 2014 – 102,446 miles
  • 2013 – 100,723 miles
  • 2012 – 99,549 miles
  • 2011 – 96,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,456 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,456 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    114,456 miles
    Test number
    173058187970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  2. Pass114,416 miles (+2,967)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    738999134685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass111,449 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,449 miles
    Test number
    149321484873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail111,439 miles (+18)10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    166106981268
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass111,421 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    111,421 miles
    Test number
    131249920416
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail111,412 miles (+512)1 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,412 miles
    Test number
    531490963574
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass110,900 miles (+2,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,900 miles
    Test number
    760180260554
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  8. Pass108,552 miles (+2,555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    108,552 miles
    Test number
    536140224926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass105,997 miles (+2,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,997 miles
    Test number
    174133233108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing top arm (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass103,846 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,846 miles
    Test number
    126955285461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Pass102,446 miles (+1,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    309298414172
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass100,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    155292273040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,723 miles (+1,174)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,723 miles
    Test number
    817412173000
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass99,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    468502372089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,548 miles (+2,687)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,548 miles
    Test number
    436032472050
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass96,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,861 miles
    Test number
    846745751021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 ARX

Does T896 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 ARX expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 ARX?
The MOT on T896 ARX expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 ARX done?
T896 ARX was recorded at 114,456 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 1,219 miles a year.
Has T896 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 ARX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T896 ARX 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 T896 ARX find?
T896 ARX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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