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R594 VBL

1998 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,068 mi
Last recorded141,068 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 VBL
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2007 141,068 miles

Battery insecure

Front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front inner anti roll bar bush oil contaminated

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 141,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner anti roll bar bush oil contaminated

Pass 25 May 2006 138,042 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 137,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R594 VBL is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R594 VBL, 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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R594 VBL is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R594 VBL safe to buy?

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