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R131 ORW

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,464 mi
Last recorded64,464 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 ORW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2006 64,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 64,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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R131 ORW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R131 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R131 ORW registered?

R131 ORW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R131 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 ORW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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