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R781 DVG

1997 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

61,517 mi
Last recorded61,517 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 DVG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,517 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,100 miles

brake pedal is quite long

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,878 miles

brake pedal is long

rear tyres are cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2014 66,570 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,959 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,910 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 64,906 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 64,607 miles

N/S/R sill corroded and becoming weak

Pass 22 May 2009 63,674 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 62,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 60,378 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 57,161 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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R781 DVG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R781 DVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R781 DVG registered?

R781 DVG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R781 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 DVG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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