MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY CLOSE TO THE MINIMUM TREAD DEPTH REQUIRED.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER LEAKING GREASE VERY SLIGHTLY.
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre close to minimum tread depth required
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 TFC is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 R485 TFC, 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 TFC registered?
R485 TFC is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 17 August 1997.
Is R485 TFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R485 TFC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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