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R423 TFC

1997 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,778 mi
Last recorded149,778 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 TFC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 149,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both front antiroll bar link pin bushes deteriated

both rear chassis rusty

both rear underbody sills rusty

nearside front tyre cut and on limits

pas pipes damp

Pass 23 Jul 2009 143,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 138,693 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 131,041 miles

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

passenger door awkward to open

Pass 25 Jul 2006 122,927 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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R423 TFC is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R423 TFC, 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.

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What year was R423 TFC registered?

R423 TFC is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R423 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 TFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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