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R505 KJW

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,874 mi
Last recorded167,874 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 KJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 167,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 167,874 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 163,377 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 158,617 miles

Fuel tank strap slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion N/S sill

Slight corrosion O/S sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 154,859 miles

slight wear on outside edges of both rear tyres + on 2mm.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 149,207 miles

both anti-roll bar link arm rubbers breaking up. rear section exhaust clamp broken. n/s/r tyre on 2mm. o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. play in o/s/f inner trackrod end.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 143,030 miles

advise lettering style on no.plates. both front side lights dim. bulb out on high level brake light (one of many).

Fail 18 Jul 2007 135,535 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 135,535 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 133,724 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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R505 KJW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R505 KJW, 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 R505 KJW registered?

R505 KJW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R505 KJW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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