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R204 BRW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

113,949 mi
Last recorded113,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 BRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 113,949 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 113,116 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 113,116 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 111,383 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 111,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front suspension strut travels to fullest extent when vehicle jacked up.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 109,782 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 109,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,852 miles

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,813 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 106,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 105,249 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 105,249 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 102,617 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 102,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 99,689 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 99,689 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 97,041 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 97,041 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 94,210 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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R204 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 R204 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 R204 BRW registered?

R204 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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