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R139 XOF

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,846 mi
Last recorded101,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 XOF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,846 miles

crack in screen not big enough to fail yet

engine leaking coolant

Fail 9 Jan 2008 101,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

crack in screen not big enough to fail yet

engine leaking coolant

Pass 29 Nov 2006 96,336 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,727 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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R139 XOF is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R139 XOF, 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 R139 XOF registered?

R139 XOF is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R139 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 XOF shows 4 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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