MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside door mirror has slight damage to glass
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside door mirror has slight damage to glass
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside rear bumper insecure on corner
rear discs corroded
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
offside rear bumper insecure on corner
rear discs corroded
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R485 LNJ is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R485 LNJ, 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 R485 LNJ registered?
R485 LNJ is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R485 LNJ safe to buy?
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