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Rover 825

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V35 GRMMOT history

V35 GRM is a red petrol Rover 825 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
119,372 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V35 GRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
825
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V35 GRM was last recorded at 119,372 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 5,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,302 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,070 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,372 miles
  • 2023 – 114,302 miles
  • 2022 – 114,266 miles
  • 2021 – 112,948 miles
  • 2020 – 110,512 miles
  • 2018 – 90,183 miles
  • 2017 – 86,261 miles
  • 2010 – 79,841 miles
  • 2009 – 77,833 miles
  • 2008 – 75,089 miles
  • 2007 – 72,519 miles
  • 2006 – 69,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,372 miles
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gatiour (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • General corrosion under body/suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail119,372 miles (+5,070)9 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,372 miles
    Test number
    462986549153
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rears (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass114,302 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    114,302 miles
    Test number
    763947855484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,266 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,266 miles
    Test number
    194833157290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,948 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,948 miles
    Test number
    802775210350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,512 miles (+4,884)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,512 miles
    Test number
    987512728263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,628 miles (+15,445)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    262237406840
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass90,183 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,183 miles
    Test number
    684440669566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,182 miles (+1,675)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    480240046181
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass88,507 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    919071361030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gatiour (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body/suspension components

  10. Fail88,506 miles (+2,245)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,506 miles
    Test number
    162441226435
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gatiour (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under body/suspension components

  11. Pass86,261 miles (+6,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    470095882159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,841 miles (+52)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,841 miles
    Test number
    681817000320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming corroded
    • NoteExhaust been packed with exhaust cement

  13. Fail79,789 miles (+1,956)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,789 miles
    Test number
    131116990210
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs becoming corroded

  14. Pass77,833 miles (+2,744)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,833 miles
    Test number
    431069129227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,089 miles (+2,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,089 miles
    Test number
    590656128255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass72,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    474338827246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail72,519 miles (+3,013)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    391787027468
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    370537616499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,506 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,506 miles
    Test number
    660577916270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake efficiancy 16% just acceptable
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low 2mm-1mm
    • NotePower steering fluid leak from steering rack

Questions about V35 GRM

Does V35 GRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V35 GRM expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V35 GRM?
The MOT on V35 GRM expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V35 GRM done?
V35 GRM was recorded at 119,372 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has V35 GRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V35 GRM has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V35 GRM 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 V35 GRM find?
V35 GRM failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 9 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; brake pipe excessively corroded both rears; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex, and 14 more.

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