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E347 OAH

1987 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,383 mi
Last recorded32,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover 82570,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE347 OAH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,153 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 25,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,690 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,360 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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E347 OAH is a 1987 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E347 OAH, 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 E347 OAH registered?

E347 OAH is a 1987 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E347 OAH safe to buy?

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