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R618 JNV

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,333 mi
Last recorded151,333 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 JNV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 151,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

both front and offside rear shockers have a reduced dampning effect

condition of cv boots

condition of front number plate BORDERLINE

condition of rear number plate

exhaust blow from front cat joint

wear in steering rack

wear nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2007 143,720 miles

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

Front noplate seperating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 143,720 miles

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

Front noplate seperating

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 132,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 132,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 123,614 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 123,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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R618 JNV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R618 JNV, 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 R618 JNV registered?

R618 JNV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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