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L980 UOR

1994 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,050 mi
Last recorded149,050 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL980 UOR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 149,050 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

small crack in n/s screen

Fail 20 Aug 2011 148,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

small crack in n/s screen

Pass 10 Jun 2010 144,183 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 144,100 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 141,788 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 May 2009 141,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 137,880 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 137,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 135,020 miles

both front lower ball joints has slight lift play

slight oil seep from rack gaiters

Pass 23 Mar 2006 132,945 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 132,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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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L980 UOR is a 1994 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L980 UOR, 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 L980 UOR registered?

L980 UOR is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 9 May 1994.

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