MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R475 FGS is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R475 FGS, 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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How do I check the history of R475 FGS?
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What year was R475 FGS registered?
R475 FGS is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 8 May 1998.
Is R475 FGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R475 FGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R475 FGS have outstanding finance?
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