MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength structure holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength structure holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage weaping in 2 places, rack gaitor and power steering pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 5 bulbs innop (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all underbody corrosion and covered in underseal
Brake drum worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS RUSTY WITH STANDING. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION ON SUSPENSION AND BODY.
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perrished (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack Gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perrished (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack
n/s h/lamp beam slightly poor
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dampness around steering rack
n/s h/lamp beam slightly poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate cracked
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/side mirror missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/side mirror missing
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi hoses started to corrode on surface !
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
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R34 XYB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R34 XYB, 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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R34 XYB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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