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R368 FJW

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,019 mi
Last recorded132,019 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 FJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 132,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 129,744 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 125,439 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 125,439 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 116,293 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,094 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 97,242 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 87,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,873 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 78,168 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 70,191 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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R368 FJW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R368 FJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R368 FJW registered?

R368 FJW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R368 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 FJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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