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R174 BRW

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,978 mi
Last recorded45,978 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 BRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 45,978 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 45,978 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both front side lights in/op (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 45,197 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 45,181 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,827 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,096 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 76,100 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 76,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc worn

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,334 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 67,577 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 167,562 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R174 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R174 BRW, 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 R174 BRW registered?

R174 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R174 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 BRW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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