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R541 HJW

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,191 mi
Last recorded46,191 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 HJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/f and n/s/f A.R.B. link rods - bushes debonding

rear brake pads worn low aprox 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,445 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R541 HJW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R541 HJW, 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 R541 HJW registered?

R541 HJW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R541 HJW safe to buy?

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