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J15 POP

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,560 mi
Last recorded81,560 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 POP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 81,560 miles

Front under body undersealed

Rear underbody undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2022 81,550 miles

Front under body under sealed

Rear under body under sealed

Pass 20 Jul 2021 81,538 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear rusting to rear discs

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 May 2015 81,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,221 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,183 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,995 miles

high level stop lamp bulb inop (more than 50% working)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

handbrake travel high

Fail 31 Dec 2009 80,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

n/s/r tyre cracking

unable to see front brake pads

unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 62,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 61,402 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 61,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear disc inner face heavily coroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Dec 2005 59,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J15 POP is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,702 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 J15 POP, 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 28 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J15 POP registered?

J15 POP is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is J15 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 POP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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