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R886 HJW

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 HJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 74,716 miles

front cv gaitors deteriorating

offside front tyre bald inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 699,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 64,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,397 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 60,204 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 60,199 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R886 HJW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R886 HJW, 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 R886 HJW registered?

R886 HJW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R886 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 HJW 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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