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S181 ORN

1998 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,386 mi
Last recorded95,386 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 ORN
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 95,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,241 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 89,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 84,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 78,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,746 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 70,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S181 ORN is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S181 ORN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S181 ORN?

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What year was S181 ORN registered?

S181 ORN is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S181 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 ORN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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