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J825 TOX

1992 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1992 Rover 825121,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ825 TOX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,702 miles

n/s/r shock absorber top mounting corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 95,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r shock absorber top mounting corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 92,471 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 May 2015 92,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,481 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 86,481 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 83,678 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 83,678 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 78,869 miles

both front brakes have slight bind

near side rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 17 Aug 2009 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brakes have slight bind

near side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 12 Aug 2008 75,290 miles

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

offside rear door handle missing

Fail 12 Aug 2008 75,266 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside rear door handle missing

offside front backing plate insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,093 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 72,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 67,660 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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J825 TOX is a 1992 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1992 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 121,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J825 TOX, 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 34 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J825 TOX is a 1992 Rover 825, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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