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R89 URK

1997 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,057 mi
Last recorded152,057 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 URK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 152,057 miles

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

nearside front wheel has a steel wheel others have alloy wheels

nearside rear outer door handle missing

Fail 5 Mar 2009 152,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front wheel has a steel wheel others have alloy wheels

nearside rear outer door handle missing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 143,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 135,527 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 135,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 126,549 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 126,535 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise travel on handbrake

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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R89 URK is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,494cc diesel 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 R89 URK, 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 R89 URK registered?

R89 URK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R89 URK safe to buy?

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