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R128 DGC

1998 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 DGC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,176 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak from header tank

little reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,174 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear brake discs corroded

coolant leak from header tank

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

both rear tyres slightly perished round walls

Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,620 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 76,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r tyre slight cut

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2011 76,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cut

rear brake discs poor condition

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Sep 2010 71,933 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

all tyres have shoulder wear

both rear brake discs corroded,though not to excess

exhaust section pipe heavily corroded and pin holed in areas, though intact at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 71,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

all tyres have shoulder wear

both rear brake discs corroded,though not to excess

exhaust section pipe heavily corroded and pin holed in areas, though intact at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 67,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,408 miles

Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.

Fluid residue at NSF and OSF steering rack gaiters.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

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

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

Rattle from Cam Belt area in engine bay.

Rear service brake efforts low.

Fail 10 Sep 2008 62,378 miles

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

Corrosion at OSF metal brake pipe.

Fluid residue at NSF and OSF steering rack gaiters.

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

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

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

Rattle from Cam Belt area in engine bay.

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

Rear service brake efforts low.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 55,920 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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R128 DGC is a 1998 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 R128 DGC, 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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R128 DGC is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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