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R961 NKV

1998 Rover 825

Green Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,066 mi
Last recorded90,066 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 NKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 90,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

park brake long travel

rear no/plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2009 90,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

park brake long travel

rear no/plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,269 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low outside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2008 83,269 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre getting low outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 72,619 miles

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre low outside edge

Fail 1 Feb 2007 72,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre low outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2006 68,888 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake efficiency just passed

Pass 1 Aug 2005 60,808 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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R961 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R961 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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What year was R961 NKV registered?

R961 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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