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K54 XUD

1993 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,757 mi
Last recorded141,757 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK54 XUD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 141,757 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 141,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 141,216 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,177 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 141,121 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 141,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 140,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 140,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 140,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 139,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 137,251 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 137,155 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 136,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,868 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall poor

Pass 7 Jan 2011 133,292 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 131,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 130,577 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 128,637 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 128,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 125,196 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 125,196 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 122,174 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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K54 XUD is a 1993 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K54 XUD, 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.

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What year was K54 XUD registered?

K54 XUD is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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