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J971 TOC

1991 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,406 mi
Last recorded144,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Rover 825115,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 TOC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 144,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 140,768 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 140,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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J971 TOC is a 1991 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J971 TOC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J971 TOC registered?

J971 TOC is a 1991 Rover 825, first registered on 21 November 1991.

Is J971 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J971 TOC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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