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L435 SWS

1993 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL435 SWS
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 131,400 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,682 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2008 130,672 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 124,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2006 115,000 miles

screw in fuel tank

Pass 16 Jan 2006 114,697 miles

near side front tyre slight cut in side wall

oil leak

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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L435 SWS is a 1993 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L435 SWS, 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 L435 SWS registered?

L435 SWS is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L435 SWS safe to buy?

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