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R133 NEB

1998 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,208 mi
Last recorded114,208 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 NEB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 114,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,856 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 111,849 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 108,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,302 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 96,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 88,481 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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R133 NEB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R133 NEB, 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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What year was R133 NEB registered?

R133 NEB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R133 NEB safe to buy?

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