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R485 LNJ

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,595 mi
Last recorded114,595 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 LNJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,595 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 114,595 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 111,666 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 111,666 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 104,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside door mirror has slight damage to glass

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,240 miles

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 95,754 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 95,754 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear bumper insecure on corner

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2006 94,967 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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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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