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R141 FVF

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,610 mi
Last recorded44,610 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 FVF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,610 miles

centre stop light 1 bulb out

ns mirror cracked

suspect pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,802 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 40,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE LOOSE AND CRACKED OK AT MOT TEST

NSF AND OSF LOWER SWIVELS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY OK AT MOT TEST.

NSF DOODR MIRROR CRACKED OK AT MOT TEST

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN OK AT MOT TEST

SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM STEERING RACK , OK AT MOT TEST

UNABLE TO CHECK PETROL CAP FUEL FLAP WONT OPEN FROM INSIDE CAR.

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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R141 FVF is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R141 FVF, 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 R141 FVF registered?

R141 FVF is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 27 June 1998.

Is R141 FVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 FVF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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