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R100 GEC

1998 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,732 mi
Last recorded130,732 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR100 GEC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2006 130,732 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 130,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread worn on outer edge

offside + nearside rear brake discs pitted + corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2005 129,985 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 129,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from front of engine

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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R100 GEC is a 1998 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,702 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 R100 GEC, 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 28 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R100 GEC registered?

R100 GEC is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R100 GEC safe to buy?

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