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R78 NDY

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,541 mi
Last recorded68,541 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 NDY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 68,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 67,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 67,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 67,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 66,176 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 61,183 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 61,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,938 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 58,879 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,110 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,582 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rack boot leaking fluid

Fail 20 Mar 2012 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rack boot leaking fluid

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,505 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 40,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 35,944 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 35,944 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,051 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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R78 NDY is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R78 NDY, 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 R78 NDY registered?

R78 NDY is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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