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R955 MTD

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 MTD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 142,095 miles

advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault

advise fuel filler neck pipes corroded

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Fail 22 Feb 2011 142,095 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault

advise fuel filler neck pipes corroded

advise hand brake travel high reserve travel left

Pass 15 Feb 2010 139,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 138,301 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 136,351 miles

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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R955 MTD is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R955 MTD, 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 R955 MTD registered?

R955 MTD is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R955 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 MTD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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