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K123 YFJ

1993 Rover 825

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

163,938 mi
Last recorded163,938 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK123 YFJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2006 163,938 miles

both cv bootsperishing

oil leaks

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2006 163,928 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2005 161,045 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 161,013 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2005 163,904 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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K123 YFJ is a 1993 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1993 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 137,358 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 K123 YFJ, 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 33 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 K123 YFJ registered?

K123 YFJ is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K123 YFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K123 YFJ shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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