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L290 EHG

1994 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,867 mi
Last recorded225,867 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 EHG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 225,867 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 225,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 3 May 2007 220,994 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 220,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 205,718 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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L290 EHG is a 1994 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 130,047 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 L290 EHG, 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 32 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L290 EHG?

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What year was L290 EHG registered?

L290 EHG is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 28 January 1994.

Is L290 EHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L290 EHG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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