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R626 VLU

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,857 mi
Last recorded113,857 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 VLU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 113,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 108,106 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and off side rear inner sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,222 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 103,076 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 90,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 89,470 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2014 89,449 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 89,433 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,852 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 85,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 83,054 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT A/C HOSE INSIDE WHEEL ARCH NOT SECURE

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 83,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT A/C HOSE INSIDE WHEEL ARCH NOT SECURE

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,803 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 77,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT WIPERS 20"

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 69,387 miles

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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R626 VLU is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R626 VLU, 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.

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What year was R626 VLU registered?

R626 VLU is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 VLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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