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R164 XOG

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,745 mi
Last recorded196,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 XOG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 196,745 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 196,599 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 196,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 May 2015 195,980 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 188,458 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 181,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 173,075 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 162,834 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 152,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 143,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 132,204 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 126,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 125,790 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 125,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroding.

power steering pump noisey.

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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R164 XOG is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R164 XOG, 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 R164 XOG registered?

R164 XOG is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R164 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 XOG shows 14 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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