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R813 MCW

1997 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,127 mi
Last recorded103,127 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 MCW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2009 103,127 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,127 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 99,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 99,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid low.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 95,644 miles

Boot lid edge scabby

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

High level stop lamp not working

Parts of under body very dry and bad surface corrosion around some suspension areas

Rear n/s bumper insecure

Fail 22 Nov 2007 95,644 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Boot lid edge scabby

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes in poor condition

High level stop lamp not working

Parts of under body very dry and bad surface corrosion around some suspension areas

Rear n/s brake disc in poor condition

Rear n/s bumper insecure

Secondry bonnet catch not working

Pass 21 Nov 2006 91,539 miles

N/S rear brake disc inner side por condition advise replacement

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

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

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

Scutle plate under windscreen corroded , advise replacement

Some front suspension bushes in poor condition

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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R813 MCW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R813 MCW, 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 R813 MCW registered?

R813 MCW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R813 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 MCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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