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H5 EAO

1997 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 EAO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 36,752 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 35,581 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,135 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,073 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 34,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 34,334 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 34,334 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,084 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,744 miles

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

both wiper blades are split.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 31,547 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 30,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,995 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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H5 EAO is a 1997 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 H5 EAO, 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 29 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H5 EAO registered?

H5 EAO is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H5 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 EAO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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