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L799 BUE

1994 Rover 825

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,614 mi
Last recorded150,614 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 BUE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 150,614 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle suspension both front and rear are rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2009 150,399 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

vehicle suspension both front and rear are rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2008 147,545 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 145,230 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 145,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 142,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 142,066 miles

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

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

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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L799 BUE is a 1994 Rover 825 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L799 BUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L799 BUE registered?

L799 BUE is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 21 June 1994.

Is L799 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L799 BUE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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