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L748 JCX

1994 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL748 JCX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 92,258 miles

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion forming on rear chassis in places

Fail 25 May 2007 92,221 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

see advisory sheet number 253472347126

Fail 22 May 2007 92,176 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all front suspension rubbers advanced age cracking

all rear suspension components corroded

both front inner chassis legs damaged and corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded inner and outer

front lower cross member damaged and corroded

front suspension components corroded

nsf fog light unit missing

osf lower part of wing slightly adrift

rear no. plate fadded

surface corrosion to all discs

wipers wont park on their own

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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L748 JCX is a 1994 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L748 JCX, 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 L748 JCX registered?

L748 JCX is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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The MOT history for L748 JCX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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