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R975 CNM

1998 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,253 mi
Last recorded162,253 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 CNM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2008 162,253 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All shock 4 absorbers showing reduced damping effort and signs of leakage

Blue smoke emitted from exhaust after a period at idle

Both front brake discs worn

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Exhaust front pipe flex hose degrading

Front bumper damaged

Front number plate degrading

Front suspension front subframe very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside front steel brake pipe degrading

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2007 156,332 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 151,872 miles

all advosorys as before

Fail 20 Jun 2006 151,872 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear pads look to be low

advise slight lift in o/s & n/s lower ball joints when bared but no movement when top and bottom is under load

advise slight play in o/s & n/s track rod ends

advise slight play in o/s inner rack assemblys

advise steel parts of o/s & n/s rear flexibles rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2005 147,008 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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R975 CNM is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R975 CNM, 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 R975 CNM registered?

R975 CNM is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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