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E171 OAF

1987 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,810 mi
Last recorded62,810 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Rover 82570,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE171 OAF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 62,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 62,106 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 62,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 60,603 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 57,732 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 57,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E171 OAF is a 1987 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E171 OAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E171 OAF registered?

E171 OAF is a 1987 Rover 825, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E171 OAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E171 OAF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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