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R871 XOF

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,449 mi
Last recorded83,449 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 XOF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,449 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 78,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,923 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,908 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R871 XOF is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R871 XOF, 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 R871 XOF registered?

R871 XOF is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R871 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 XOF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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