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R689 BVV

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,877 mi
Last recorded171,877 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR689 BVV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2010 171,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 165,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

fuel cap sealant poor condtion

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing inside edge and cracking

slight play steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2009 164,942 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

fuel cap sealant poor condtion

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing inside edge and cracking

slight play steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 157,189 miles

nearside shock absorber light misting of oil

offside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

slight play steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2007 149,478 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 142,793 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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R689 BVV is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R689 BVV, 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 R689 BVV registered?

R689 BVV is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R689 BVV safe to buy?

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