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R276 BRW

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,399 mi
Last recorded91,399 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 BRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 91,399 miles

free play at steering wheel

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear tyre tread distorting

offsiide rear shock absorber damp

oil leak

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack . advice change

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,749 miles

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,745 miles

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

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

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear shock absorber damp

offside windscreen wiper blade split

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,039 miles

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2012 89,541 miles

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear shock absorber damp

Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,541 miles

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

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

nearside front cv joint noisy

nearside steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

offside rear brake disc rusty

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 17 Jan 2011 88,878 miles

battery terminals loose

front brake imbalance

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

play in offside front steering arm/rack

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,033 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss steering rack leaking

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

Fail 15 Jan 2010 87,033 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss steering rack leaking

nearside front tyre nail in tread

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in nearside and offside front steering arms/rack

Pass 20 Dec 2008 84,288 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

play in steering arms

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,690 miles

handbrake travel

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2007 81,690 miles

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

handbrake travel

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside front steering rack gator damp poss power steering fluid leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Dec 2006 76,002 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 69,989 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CHENTER SECTION , BOTH FRONT & O/S/R TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE, NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE.

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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R276 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R276 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 R276 BRW registered?

R276 BRW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R276 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 BRW shows 14 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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