MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R580 WGX is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 R580 WGX, 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 R580 WGX registered?
R580 WGX is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 27 March 1998.
Is R580 WGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R580 WGX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R580 WGX have outstanding finance?
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