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Rover 825

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T953 SGJMOT history

T953 SGJ is a silver petrol Rover 825 first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
128,274 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,614 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T953 SGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T953 SGJ was last recorded at 128,274 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,268 miles · 31 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,614 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,274 miles
  • 2022 – 126,862 miles
  • 2021 – 123,991 miles
  • 2020 – 120,714 miles
  • 2019 – 114,919 miles
  • 2016 – 106,954 miles
  • 2015 – 98,424 miles
  • 2014 – 93,000 miles
  • 2013 – 91,147 miles
  • 2012 – 89,031 miles
  • 2011 – 86,411 miles
  • 2010 – 79,658 miles
  • 2009 – 72,551 miles
  • 2008 – 64,681 miles
  • 2007 – 55,659 miles
  • 2006 – 48,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,274 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,274 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,274 miles
    Test number
    747060592651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,268 miles (+1,406)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,268 miles
    Test number
    243227619114
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,862 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,862 miles
    Test number
    198137037500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge is badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,851 miles (+2,860)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,851 miles
    Test number
    617680080776
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge is badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    784793171326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine and transmission

  6. Fail123,991 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    343983907822
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine and transmission

  7. Fail123,989 miles (+3,275)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,989 miles
    Test number
    353015446780
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible bulb not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront position lights (side lights) with ignition on to bright

  8. Pass120,714 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,714 miles
    Test number
    388516506044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack mounting bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail120,706 miles (+5,787)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,706 miles
    Test number
    116506967229
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack mounting bush
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass114,919 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    485489992130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Fail114,918 miles (+7,964)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    408741764692
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass106,954 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,954 miles
    Test number
    840771566581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SIGNS OF SERIOUS LEAK / WIPED CLEAN FOR TEST (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail106,952 miles (+8,528)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,952 miles
    Test number
    843668126853
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SIGNS OF SERIOUS LEAK / WIPED CLEAN FOR TEST (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass98,424 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,424 miles
    Test number
    139249688723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,000 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    93,000 miles
    Test number
    568114144215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,988 miles (+1,841)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    849421144241
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront lower stabaliser bracket not fully secure
    • NoteSteering rack unit worn, ok at this time for mot purposes

  17. Pass91,147 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,147 miles
    Test number
    109572073053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,031 miles (+2,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    506448982008
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass86,411 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,411 miles
    Test number
    238936321188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,288 miles (+6,630)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,288 miles
    Test number
    929776911140
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLow reading from nearside rear parking brake

  21. Pass79,658 miles (+149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,658 miles
    Test number
    854797510129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail79,509 miles (+6,958)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    334232310168
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass72,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    550085029101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,551 miles (+7,870)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,551 miles
    Test number
    120005529189
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW. ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION

  25. Pass64,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    762840028179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,681 miles (+9,022)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    243199418496
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass55,659 miles (+7,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    490486617199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass48,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    561480336109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,089 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    831175826159
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T953 SGJ

Does T953 SGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T953 SGJ expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T953 SGJ?
The MOT on T953 SGJ expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T953 SGJ done?
T953 SGJ was recorded at 128,274 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 4,614 miles a year.
Has T953 SGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T953 SGJ has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T953 SGJ 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 T953 SGJ find?
T953 SGJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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