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Rover 825

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,497 cc

V640 FJBMOT history

V640 FJB is a blue petrol Rover 825 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
168,269 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 FJB
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
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 FJB was last recorded at 168,269 miles on 12 May 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,230 miles · 4 May 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,269 miles
  • 2025 – 166,752 miles
  • 2024 – 165,717 miles
  • 2023 – 162,621 miles
  • 2022 – 160,712 miles
  • 2020 – 156,609 miles
  • 2019 – 149,616 miles
  • 2018 – 141,211 miles
  • 2017 – 132,126 miles
  • 2016 – 123,797 miles
  • 2015 – 115,439 miles
  • 2014 – 109,872 miles
  • 2013 – 102,840 miles
  • 2012 – 96,589 miles
  • 2011 – 90,449 miles
  • 2010 – 83,543 miles
  • 2009 – 74,785 miles
  • 2008 – 65,260 miles
  • 2007 – 60,314 miles
  • 2006 – 54,559 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,269 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,269 miles
    Test number
    319392842353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,230 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,230 miles
    Test number
    638290021496
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round front and back (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail168,218 miles (+1,466)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,218 miles
    Test number
    231849729177
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass166,752 miles (+1,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    166,752 miles
    Test number
    850815379615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass165,717 miles (+3,096)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    165,717 miles
    Test number
    261533949118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  6. Pass162,621 miles (+1,909)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,621 miles
    Test number
    998378845898
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  7. Pass160,712 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    160,712 miles
    Test number
    661772337473
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail160,682 miles (+4,073)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,682 miles
    Test number
    805100722025
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass156,609 miles (+6,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,609 miles
    Test number
    460823426225
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,616 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    149,616 miles
    Test number
    895810155121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,211 miles (+9,085)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    141,211 miles
    Test number
    233155183069
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass132,126 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    132,126 miles
    Test number
    419216053458
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail132,073 miles (+8,276)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,073 miles
    Test number
    218332230499
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,797 miles (+8,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    337703348761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill riser (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass115,439 miles (+5,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,439 miles
    Test number
    708238969921
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake at minimum effort

  16. Pass109,872 miles (+1,038)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    109,872 miles
    Test number
    455652954452
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass108,834 miles (+5,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    108,834 miles
    Test number
    779909854226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail102,840 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,840 miles
    Test number
    219919863273
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass102,840 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,840 miles
    Test number
    357349563470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,589 miles (+6,140)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    329619252263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  21. Pass90,449 miles (+6,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    867030671240
    • 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)

  22. Pass83,543 miles (+8,758)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,543 miles
    Test number
    180483550226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,785 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    182168339212
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAlot of travel on handbrake lever

  24. Fail74,785 miles (+9,525)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    323387039217
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAlot of travel on handbrake lever

  25. Pass65,260 miles (+4,946)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    802965648271
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  26. Pass60,314 miles (+5,755)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,314 miles
    Test number
    203330257223
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  27. Pass54,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    563551656217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,559 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    520261956257
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NotePoor travel on handbrake.Needs attension

Questions about V640 FJB

Does V640 FJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V640 FJB is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V640 FJB?
The MOT on V640 FJB is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V640 FJB done?
V640 FJB was recorded at 168,269 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,780 miles a year.
Has V640 FJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 FJB has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V640 FJB 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 V640 FJB find?
V640 FJB passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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