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R432 NOJ

1997 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 NOJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 91,358 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge

rear brake pads low and discs pitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 91,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside edge

rear brake pads low and discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,563 miles

o/s mirror slightly damaged

power steering system slightly noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s m irror slightly damaged not effecting rear view

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Fail 10 Dec 2012 80,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s m irror slightly damaged not effecting rear view

rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s mirror damaged not effecting rear view

tyres are slightly perished on side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,501 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2009 64,976 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2009 64,976 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,103 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 63,102 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 59,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,805 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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R432 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R432 NOJ, 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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R432 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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