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R506 KHR

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,122 mi
Last recorded120,122 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 KHR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,540 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 115,005 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 114,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R506 KHR is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R506 KHR, 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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What year was R506 KHR registered?

R506 KHR is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R506 KHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 KHR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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