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F379 HBH

1988 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF379 HBH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 81,133 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,129 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 81,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,802 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 80,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 80,154 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 80,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F379 HBH is a 1988 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F379 HBH, 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 38 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F379 HBH?

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What year was F379 HBH registered?

F379 HBH is a 1988 Rover 825, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F379 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F379 HBH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F379 HBH have outstanding finance?

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