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R170 BBW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,497 mi
Last recorded170,497 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 BBW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 170,497 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge !!!!

Pass 26 Jun 2007 163,682 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 163,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 163,566 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 152,994 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 143,329 miles

Both outer C V boots perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

NSR tyre pressure very low

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

Fail 15 Aug 2005 143,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R170 BBW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R170 BBW, 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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R170 BBW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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