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K566 GWC

1993 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 GWC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2007 130,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 130,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K566 GWC is a 1993 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K566 GWC, 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 K566 GWC registered?

K566 GWC is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 2 March 1993.

Is K566 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K566 GWC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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