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R171 BKR

1997 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,356 mi
Last recorded75,356 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 BKR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,356 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,898 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 74,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 74,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underneath

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 73,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 71,771 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,875 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 69,764 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 68,058 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,664 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 64,812 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,812 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,963 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 61,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 58,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 56,090 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,907 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 53,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 49,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R171 BKR is a 1997 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R171 BKR, 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 R171 BKR registered?

R171 BKR is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R171 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 BKR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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