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D870 SGO

1987 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,795 mi
Last recorded107,795 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Rover 82570,521 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD870 SGO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,795 miles

Fuel hose corroded Fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear arches slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 107,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' middle lower edge (8.3.1d)

exhaust frontpipe and tailbox sections corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 107,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack at lower edge (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,505 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust tailbox limited life

Fail 2 Mar 2016 107,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch/boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Front engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler neck (7.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear exhaust tailbox limited life

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,231 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 107,231 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear tyres aged

Pass 6 Mar 2014 106,945 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 106,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel filler tube corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 106,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,523 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 106,396 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 106,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 105,897 miles

Nearside(Outer sill area)corroded but not considered excessive.

OSR tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 105,759 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 105,528 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 105,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 105,211 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 105,211 miles

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

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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D870 SGO is a 1987 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D870 SGO, 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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What year was D870 SGO registered?

D870 SGO is a 1987 Rover 825, first registered on 29 April 1987.

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