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M333 MJS

1997 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,738 mi
Last recorded84,738 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 MJS
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 84,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front seatbelts stiff to release

Fail 28 May 2010 84,714 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front seatbelts stiff to release

Pass 22 Dec 2008 75,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 70,192 miles

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK HAS FREE PLAY

Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,192 miles

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

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

O/S AND N/S STEERING RACK HAS FREE PLAY

Pass 16 Jun 2006 62,126 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2006 61,746 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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M333 MJS is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 M333 MJS, 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 29 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M333 MJS is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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