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L938 BPE

1993 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,529 mi
Last recorded130,529 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 BPE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2007 130,529 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip in n/s/f headlamp

unable to open o/s/r door from inside or outside

Pass 27 Apr 2006 125,230 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST HAS SLIGHT BLOW ON REAR BOX

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

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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L938 BPE is a 1993 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L938 BPE, 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.

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What year was L938 BPE registered?

L938 BPE is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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