MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
nearside shock absorber light misting of oil
offside rear brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode
slight play steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R689 BVV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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