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E203 HDU

1987 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,811 mi
Last recorded49,811 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Rover 82570,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 HDU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2009 49,811 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,732 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 49,473 miles

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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E203 HDU is a 1987 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E203 HDU, 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 E203 HDU registered?

E203 HDU is a 1987 Rover 825, first registered on 19 August 1987.

Is E203 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 HDU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E203 HDU have outstanding finance?

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