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L952 GVM

1994 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,482 mi
Last recorded167,482 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL952 GVM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2006 167,482 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 167,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 161,499 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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L952 GVM is a 1994 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L952 GVM, 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 L952 GVM registered?

L952 GVM is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 16 February 1994.

Is L952 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L952 GVM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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