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D311 UDM

1987 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover 82570,521 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD311 UDM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 132,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to vehicle body

General corrosion to vehicle underbody

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,183 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

General corrosion to vehicle body

General corrosion to vehicle underbody

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 122,443 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

body has corrosion , but not gone through

n earside rear boot drop sill area corroded

offside rear boot dropsill area c orrode

Fail 5 Jul 2010 122,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake discs worn

body has corrosion , but not gone through

n earside rear boot drop sill area corroded

offside rear boot dropsill area c orrode

Pass 13 Jul 2009 112,765 miles

oil leak.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's.

exhaust heatshield corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 3 Jul 2009 112,545 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyre's worn on inner and outer edge's.

exhaust heatshield corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

oil leak.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 103,685 miles

boot floor/rear cross chassis rail heavily corroded.

exhaust heatshield corroded.

offside reg plate light dull.

oil leak.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 103,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

boot floor/rear cross chassis rail heavily corroded.

exhaust heatshield corroded.

offside reg plate light dull.

oil leak.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,932 miles

offside floor to sill corroded at front. †centre exhaust heat shield corroded. †both wiperblades starting to split at ends. †handbrake warning light on.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,399 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 85,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low. †offside floor to sill at front corroded.

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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D311 UDM is a 1987 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,521 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D311 UDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 39 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D311 UDM is a 1987 Rover 825, first registered on 29 May 1987.

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