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S102 OCW

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS102 OCW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2009 91,302 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 79,926 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2006 76,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 73,637 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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S102 OCW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S102 OCW, 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 S102 OCW registered?

S102 OCW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S102 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S102 OCW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S102 OCW have outstanding finance?

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