Rover 825 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Rover 825 car check
Is the Rover 825 reliable? We analysed 28,395 real MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles to find out.
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The Rover 825 is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include parking brake: efficiency below requirements, constant velocity joint gaiter split and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Rover 825.
Rover 825 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Rover 825. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Rover 825 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Rover 825 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Rover 825 Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Rover 825 fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Rover 825 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Rover 825 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Rover 825 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Rover 825 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 126 | 69.8% | 44,494 | 62,863 | 83,572 |
| 1999 | 7,460 | 67.0% | 56,752 | 78,062 | 102,800 |
| 1998 | 5,997 | 66.1% | 69,188 | 91,702 | 117,808 |
| 1997 | 6,643 | 66.9% | 68,772 | 89,720 | 113,791 |
| 1996 | 4,652 | 64.5% | 73,207 | 94,403 | 117,119 |
| 1995 | 678 | 60.8% | 92,160 | 117,655 | 143,092 |
| 1994 | 980 | 62.3% | 107,126 | 130,047 | 155,450 |
| 1993 | 769 | 62.3% | 116,719 | 137,358 | 165,317 |
| 1992 | 379 | 58.6% | 90,213 | 121,340 | 157,039 |
| 1991 | 305 | 61.3% | 93,224 | 115,330 | 141,104 |
| 1987 | 166 | 68.7% | 55,924 | 70,521 | 105,701 |
| 1986 | 81 | 65.4% | 65,590 | 85,695 | 96,579 |
How Long Does a Rover 825 Last?
Based on 5,078 Rover 825 vehicles on UK roads.
Rover 825 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Rover 825 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Rover 825
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
69.8% MOT pass rate from 126 tests
58.6% MOT pass rate from 379 tests
The best year to buy a used Rover 825 is 2000, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 69.8% across 126 tests. The 1992 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Rover 825 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rover 825 THIS CAR | 65.8% | 28,395 | 91,137 mi | 34 yrs |
| Rover 25 | 72.1% | 1,784,341 | 53,712 mi | 26 yrs |
| Rover 75 | 70.7% | 1,365,354 | 77,595 mi | 27 yrs |
| Rover 214 | 67.6% | 1,033,973 | 75,438 mi | 36 yrs |
| Ldv Cub | 62.8% | 52,091 | 85,803 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Rover 25 (72.1% pass rate) and the Rover 75 (70.7% pass rate), the Rover 825 trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Rover 825Should you buy a used Rover 825?
The Rover 825 has an overall MOT pass rate of 65.8% across 28,395 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Rover 825 are parking brake: efficiency below requirements (2,646 recorded failures), constant velocity joint gaiter split (1,712), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,511). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Rover 825 owner drives around 4,080 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Rover 825 models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.