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R996 ATM

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ATM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2011 65,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,187 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,187 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 63,471 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 62,231 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 62,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

anti-roll bar incorrectly fitted shifted to nearside

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 61,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,384 miles

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005
Fail 28 Nov 2005

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 59,811 miles

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

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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R996 ATM is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R996 ATM, 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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R996 ATM is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R996 ATM shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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