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R607 HAT

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 HAT
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2006 131,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 131,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 129,984 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 129,984 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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R607 HAT is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R607 HAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R607 HAT?

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What year was R607 HAT registered?

R607 HAT is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R607 HAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R607 HAT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R607 HAT have outstanding finance?

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