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L550 COF

1993 Rover 825

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 COF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,583 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,828 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 118,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,189 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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L550 COF is a 1993 Rover 825 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L550 COF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L550 COF registered?

L550 COF is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L550 COF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L550 COF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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