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Rover 825

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V1 MDPMOT history

V1 MDP is a grey petrol Rover 825 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 132,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,972 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 MDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 MDP was last recorded at 132,972 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2019: 122,112 miles, lower than 122,122 miles on 9 Sept 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,429 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,543 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,972 miles
  • 2025 – 131,429 miles
  • 2024 – 129,570 miles
  • 2023 – 128,286 miles
  • 2022 – 126,712 miles
  • 2021 – 125,327 miles
  • 2020 – 123,498 miles
  • 2019 – 122,112 miles
  • 2018 – 120,632 miles
  • 2017 – 118,553 miles
  • 2016 – 115,828 miles
  • 2015 – 112,389 miles
  • 2014 – 109,900 miles
  • 2013 – 106,578 miles
  • 2012 – 103,623 miles
  • 2011 – 95,775 miles
  • 2010 – 88,326 miles
  • 2009 – 82,568 miles
  • 2008 – 76,522 miles
  • 2007 – 69,455 miles
  • 2006 – 61,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,972 miles
  • Advisory- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS (tank to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • - -Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,972 miles (+1,543)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,972 miles
    Test number
    688540611056
    • Advisory- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS (tank to rear) (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass131,429 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    344468077702
    • Advisory- -Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail131,429 miles (+1,859)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,429 miles
    Test number
    195499912746
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Advisory- -Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass129,570 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,570 miles
    Test number
    677641935271
    • Advisory- -Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated - NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail129,570 miles (+1,284)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,570 miles
    Test number
    507781216634
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory- -Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated - NS/OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded - NS/OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - NS/OS (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass128,286 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    208232434316
    • Advisory- Suspension and its components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail128,286 miles (+1,574)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    242242438173
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low - Possible internal fault (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory- Suspension and its components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,712 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,712 miles
    Test number
    668144127759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,327 miles (+65)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,327 miles
    Test number
    637376519845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail125,262 miles (+1,764)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,262 miles
    Test number
    194396061652
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessively wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction surface has at least 65% overall corrosion on leading surface from edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass123,498 miles (+1,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    625610184670
    • 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))

  12. Pass122,112 miles (-10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,112 miles
    Test number
    847718958416
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail122,122 miles (+1,490)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,122 miles
    Test number
    988441026837
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass120,632 miles (+2,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    723475596994
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass118,553 miles (+2,725)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,553 miles
    Test number
    627349111921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass115,828 miles (+3,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    490610838337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer tyre wall damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass112,389 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,389 miles
    Test number
    877804095880
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Fail112,351 miles (+2,451)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,351 miles
    Test number
    428566745166
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass109,900 miles (+3,322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,900 miles
    Test number
    296360434243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cut but deep enough to reach cords

  20. Pass106,578 miles (+2,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    578452943269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass103,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    275373132294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,623 miles (+7,848)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    619393732270
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass95,775 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,775 miles
    Test number
    838638631237
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn inner edge

  24. Fail95,773 miles (+7,447)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,773 miles
    Test number
    978548431225
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteF/o/s tyre worn inner edge

  25. Pass88,326 miles (+56)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    88,326 miles
    Test number
    933485530284
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Fail88,270 miles (+5,702)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,270 miles
    Test number
    342568620282
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass82,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,568 miles
    Test number
    194146639249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail82,567 miles (+6,045)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    320246739271
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Pass76,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    230155438270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,522 miles (+7,067)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,522 miles
    Test number
    314115638468
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass69,455 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    822503837224
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Fail69,455 miles (+7,946)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,455 miles
    Test number
    483132937235
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  33. Pass61,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,509 miles
    Test number
    743087636235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 MDP

Does V1 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 MDP is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 MDP?
The MOT on V1 MDP is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 MDP done?
V1 MDP was recorded at 132,972 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has V1 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 MDP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 MDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V1 MDP find?
V1 MDP passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: - suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion; front coil spring corroded - ns/os; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect - ns/os, and 2 more.

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