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L450 OVC

1993 Rover 825

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,512 mi
Last recorded130,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL450 OVC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 130,512 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jan 2007 130,339 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Small hole/leak rear of centre silencer box. Some play noted in both steering rack outer ball joints,

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2006 129,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

DEEP CUT TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK LOW

NEAR SIDE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLITING

OFF SIDE REAR BUMPER LOOSE

OIL LEAK TO OIL FILTER

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS LEAKING BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT LEAK TO N0 4 INJECTOR NEED TO BE CHECKED FURTHER

SLIGHT LEAK TO OIL COOLER PIPES

SLIGHT SPLITING TO ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

UNEVEN RISE FALL TO REAR BRAKES

UNEVEN WEAR TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE

WEAR TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BUSH

Fail 10 Nov 2006 128,864 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 118,851 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 118,850 miles

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

Offside 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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L450 OVC is a 1993 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 L450 OVC, 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 L450 OVC registered?

L450 OVC is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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