MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R998 YVC is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R998 YVC, 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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What year was R998 YVC registered?
R998 YVC is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 3 October 1997.
Is R998 YVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R998 YVC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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