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J533 TOJ

1991 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1991 Rover 825115,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 TOJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,541 miles

near side front tyre worn on edge

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear number plste in poor condition

slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 31 Jul 2010 96,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

near side front tyre worn on edge

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear number plste in poor condition

slight play in near side steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2009 94,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 91,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,824 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 85,952 miles

both front brake calipers binding

rear brake pads low

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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J533 TOJ is a 1991 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 115,330 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 J533 TOJ, 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 35 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J533 TOJ registered?

J533 TOJ is a 1991 Rover 825, first registered on 26 November 1991.

Is J533 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J533 TOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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