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K897 KEX

1993 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,970 mi
Last recorded90,970 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 KEX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 84,814 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front wiper blades starting to split

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

offside front indicator lense cover missing

offside outer sill becoming weak

power steering pipes rusty

some play in offside steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2006 84,284 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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K897 KEX is a 1993 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K897 KEX, 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 K897 KEX registered?

K897 KEX is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 13 April 1993.

Is K897 KEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K897 KEX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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