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R109 FJW

1997 Rover 825

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 FJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 79,085 miles

major oil leak around engine, all 4 tyres worn close to lim it

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 73,198 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,067 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 61,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 55,977 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 55,917 miles

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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R109 FJW is a 1997 Rover 825 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R109 FJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R109 FJW registered?

R109 FJW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R109 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 FJW shows 8 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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