MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
dry and rutsy on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition
Advise slight play steering rack
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise slight play steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
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R305 AWT is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R305 AWT, 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 R305 AWT registered?
R305 AWT is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R305 AWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R305 AWT shows 7 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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