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L68 FDW

1994 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,144 mi
Last recorded128,144 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL68 FDW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 128,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 127,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 127,021 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 126,291 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 126,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 123,880 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn

Fail 16 Feb 2006 123,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre edge worn

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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L68 FDW is a 1994 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L68 FDW, 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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What year was L68 FDW registered?

L68 FDW is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 1 April 1994.

Is L68 FDW safe to buy?

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