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K281 HDU

1993 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

192,342 mi
Last recorded192,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK281 HDU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 192,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 177,976 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 177,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 164,455 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2005 164,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K281 HDU is a 1993 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,499cc 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 K281 HDU, 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 K281 HDU registered?

K281 HDU is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K281 HDU safe to buy?

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