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R156 TOJ

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,366 mi
Last recorded63,366 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 TOJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,604 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 61,406 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,119 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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R156 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R156 TOJ, 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 R156 TOJ registered?

R156 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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