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R778 BWK

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,281 mi
Last recorded15,281 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 BWK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 15,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,928 miles

both front and rear tyres spliting

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,322 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 14,309 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 14,277 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 14,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,277 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R778 BWK is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R778 BWK, 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 R778 BWK registered?

R778 BWK is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R778 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 BWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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