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R753 AJW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,255 mi
Last recorded111,255 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 AJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 111,255 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 102,125 miles

cracking to rear tyres outer sidewalls

wear to nearside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 12 Nov 2009 94,766 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,016 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight misting of fluid around servo pipe

foot brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,010 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,010 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 80,287 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 80,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 67,953 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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R753 AJW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R753 AJW, 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 R753 AJW registered?

R753 AJW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R753 AJW safe to buy?

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