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R225 NOJ

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,093 mi
Last recorded82,093 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 NOJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 82,093 miles

both rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre tread uneven wear

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front steering rack end has some play

offside front tyre close to limit

offside rear uneven tyre wear

Pass 11 May 2009 74,844 miles

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 8 May 2009 74,763 miles

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 8 May 2008 68,485 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 68,485 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,942 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,782 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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R225 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R225 NOJ, 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 R225 NOJ registered?

R225 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R225 NOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 NOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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