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R270 BRW

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

64,607 mi
Last recorded64,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 BRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 64,607 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 64,606 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

High level brake light out still above 50%

Offside front indicator lense, slight condensation

Sweat leak on powersteering rack

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,152 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,152 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear lense has condensation inside

Oil leak

Sweat leak from steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,466 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear brake discs corroded inner working faces..

exhaust corroded..

nearside rear tyre on 2.1mm outer 3/4 band, but worn outer tread pattern..

offside front, nearside front, offside rear , nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded..

offside rear shock absorber damp..

offside rear tyre on 1.9mm inner 3/4 band, but worn inner tread pattern..

slight side to side movment on handbrake lever..

sweat leak on power steering pipe..

sweat leak on power steering rack systeam..

Pass 23 Dec 2010 62,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear disc corroded on inner working face

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2010 62,786 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside rear disc corroded on inner working face

offside rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,177 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight play in o/s/ steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2008 60,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 60,308 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 60,295 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,360 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on inner tyre wall

power steering pipes damp

power steering rack damp

slight play in steering rack on offside front

Fail 4 Dec 2007 59,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished on inner tyre wall

power steering pipes damp

power steering rack damp

slight play in steering rack on offside front

Fail 26 Nov 2007 59,329 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perished on on inner tyre wall

nearside rear brake slightly bindimg

pwer steering rack damp

Pass 13 Nov 2006 57,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack gaitor

slight play in offside track rod joint to steering rack

two bulbs in high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Nov 2006 57,534 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight oil leak from nearside steering rack gaitor

slight play in offside track rod joint to steering rack

two bulbs in high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2005 52,670 miles

front wiper blades wearing.

nearside front tyre wearing outer tread.

offside front tyre wearing inner tread .

sweat fluid leak on power steering systeam.

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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R270 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R270 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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R270 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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