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R29 DWT

1998 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 DWT
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 68,914 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 68,910 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 63,213 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 56,969 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 51,216 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,003 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 50,731 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R29 DWT is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R29 DWT, 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 R29 DWT registered?

R29 DWT is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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