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R867 UKE

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,933 mi
Last recorded114,933 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 UKE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 114,933 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 114,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2006 114,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre going flat

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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R867 UKE is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R867 UKE, 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 R867 UKE registered?

R867 UKE is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R867 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R867 UKE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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