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R959 NKV

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,204 mi
Last recorded96,204 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 NKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,204 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 96,202 miles

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

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,203 miles

Drivers Window does not open.

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Various Small Chips to Windscreen.

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,117 miles

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

Handbrake Travel close to reserve limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic Engine Cover fitted.

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Various small chips to Windscreen.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 57,802 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Front Registration Plate deteriorating.

Handbrake travel close to reserve limit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration Plate deteriorating.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,706 miles

tracking

wipers poor

195/65/15v

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

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

fuel level low

header tank full

number plates in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

outer cv-boots perished

Pass 28 Nov 2005 42,775 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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R959 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R959 NKV, 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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R959 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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