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R382 LVC

1998 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,196 mi
Last recorded188,196 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 LVC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 188,196 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 187,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 182,112 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 181,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside rear tyre has a screw in it

Offside front foglight broken & inoperative

Radiator in poor condition

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

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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R382 LVC is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R382 LVC, 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 R382 LVC registered?

R382 LVC is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R382 LVC safe to buy?

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