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M980 GRG

1994 Rover 825

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM980 GRG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2007 153,269 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 143,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake pipe heavily corroded

slight oil leak n/s rear shocker

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 11 Nov 2005 134,821 miles

both sills heavily corroded

oil leak around engine area

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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M980 GRG is a 1994 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M980 GRG, 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 M980 GRG registered?

M980 GRG is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 29 October 1994.

Is M980 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M980 GRG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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