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R101 BRW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,243 mi
Last recorded171,243 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 BRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 171,243 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak around terbo

slight wear on brake discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2008 171,243 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

oil leak around terbo

slight wear on brake discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2007 156,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 145,197 miles

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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R101 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R101 BRW, 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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What year was R101 BRW registered?

R101 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R101 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 BRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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