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R275 BFM

1998 Rover 825

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,490 mi
Last recorded101,490 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 BFM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,490 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 101,490 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Corosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Corosion to power steering pipes.

Exhaust rear section coroded.

Front brake discs coroded and worn

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

One bulb in high visibility brake light inop.

Rear brake discs coroded and worn

Slight corosion to O/S and N/S rear metal brake pipes.

oil leak.

Fail 16 Mar 2007 101,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,616 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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R275 BFM is a 1998 Rover 825 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,702 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 R275 BFM, 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 28 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R275 BFM registered?

R275 BFM is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R275 BFM safe to buy?

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