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R76 BWW

1998 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,321 mi
Last recorded155,321 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 BWW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 155,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 151,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 145,775 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 141,018 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 136,583 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Rear bumper insecure

both cover sills corroded

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,775 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre small cut on outer wall

slight movement offside of steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2007 125,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 118,847 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 118,847 miles

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

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

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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R76 BWW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R76 BWW, 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.

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What year was R76 BWW registered?

R76 BWW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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