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K495 DWN

1993 Rover 825

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,720 mi
Last recorded123,720 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK495 DWN
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2009 123,720 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 123,720 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 121,422 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2007 119,289 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 116,531 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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K495 DWN 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 80%.

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 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 K495 DWN, 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 K495 DWN registered?

K495 DWN is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K495 DWN safe to buy?

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