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R743 CGY

1998 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,238 mi
Last recorded109,238 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 CGY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2008 109,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

ADVISE CORROSION IN OSR BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE CORROSION IN REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE NS WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE SPLIT

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED O/S HEADLAMP LENS

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

Pass 29 May 2007 101,868 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 101,868 miles

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

Advise inside edge of rear discs rusty on the edges.

Advise n/s wiper blade split.

Advise play in o/s and n/s front ,top control arm bushes.

Advise play in o/s inner steering arm.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 92,161 miles

Advise corrosion on outer edges of rear brake discs.

Fail 31 May 2006 92,161 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Advise corrosion on outer edge of rear brake discs.

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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R743 CGY is a 1998 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R743 CGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R743 CGY registered?

R743 CGY is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R743 CGY safe to buy?

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