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J989 SOJ

1991 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover 825115,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 SOJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 53,000 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 53,000 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,241 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 44,274 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 34,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 34,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 28,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,841 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 28,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 28,803 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,561 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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J989 SOJ is a 1991 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J989 SOJ, 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 J989 SOJ registered?

J989 SOJ is a 1991 Rover 825, first registered on 27 November 1991.

Is J989 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 SOJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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