MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R131 GEB is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R131 GEB, 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
How do I check the history of R131 GEB?
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What year was R131 GEB registered?
R131 GEB is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 22 August 1997.
Is R131 GEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 GEB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R131 GEB have outstanding finance?
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