MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cuts to n/s/r tyre sidewalls.
n/s/r exterior door handle broken.
o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edge and cuts to sidewall.
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.
one bulb inop in hi-level brake light.
slight cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall.
slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
cuts to n/s/r tyre sidewalls.
n/s/r exterior door handle broken.
o/s/f tyre worn to limit on edge and cuts to sidewall.
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge.
one bulb inop in hi-level brake light.
slight cuts to n/s/f tyre sidewall.
slight play in steering rack n/s and o/s.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear brake audiable indicator sounding
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside rear audiable wear indicator operating
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R299 WHL is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R299 WHL, 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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R299 WHL is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is R299 WHL safe to buy?
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