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R155 CCA

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 CCA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 98,209 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 98,209 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

advise rear discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 94,478 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 90,184 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 76,945 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,680 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 55,248 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R155 CCA is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R155 CCA, 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.

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What year was R155 CCA registered?

R155 CCA is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R155 CCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 CCA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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