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R34 XYB

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,806 mi
Last recorded163,806 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 XYB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2022 163,806 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 159,991 miles

Brake drum worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS RUSTY WITH STANDING. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION ON SUSPENSION AND BODY.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 156,757 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 156,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 155,593 miles

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)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 155,919 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 153,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 148,096 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 148,094 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 132,673 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 132,671 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 121,346 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side mirror missing

Fail 13 May 2010 121,340 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 120,027 miles

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 120,027 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 118,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 114,905 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi hoses started to corrode on surface !

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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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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