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R362 WDP

1998 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,277 mi
Last recorded160,277 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 WDP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 160,277 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 160,277 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 154,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 154,501 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 142,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 128,131 miles

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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R362 WDP is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R362 WDP, 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 R362 WDP registered?

R362 WDP is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R362 WDP safe to buy?

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