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R409 ENH

1997 Rover 825

White Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,210 mi
Last recorded253,210 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 ENH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2008 253,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes coated in grease,unable to check condition

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering rack end

steering very light,detected at steering wheel

Fail 12 Jun 2008 253,201 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes coated in grease,unable to check condition

nearside rear chassis starting to corrode

slight play in offside steering rack end

steering very light,detected at steering wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2007 221,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 182,642 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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R409 ENH is a 1997 Rover 825 in White with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R409 ENH, 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 R409 ENH registered?

R409 ENH is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R409 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 ENH shows 4 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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