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L548 WKV

1994 Rover 825

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,569 mi
Last recorded148,569 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL548 WKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2021 148,569 miles

Emissions not tested due too fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,940 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 145,269 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 145,166 miles

Offside o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 23 Jul 2014 142,700 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 138,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 137,174 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 132,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 125,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 113,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 105,208 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 105,208 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2005 101,000 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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L548 WKV is a 1994 Rover 825 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L548 WKV, 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.

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L548 WKV is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 15 June 1994.

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