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R460 TRX

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 TRX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 48,300 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,300 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

white smoke from exhaust

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,897 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp aim on upper limits

offside headlamp aim on lower limits

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight dampness around nearside of power steering rack

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,364 miles

oil around nearside of rack

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,532 miles

offside rear tyre perished

outer cv gaitors perished

rear brake discs pitted

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,951 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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R460 TRX is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R460 TRX, 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 R460 TRX registered?

R460 TRX is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R460 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 TRX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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