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S245 FTM

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,674 mi
Last recorded109,674 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 FTM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 109,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 109,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 106,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 105,578 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 105,523 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 104,099 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 100,562 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 96,216 miles

slight play in steering rack nearside

Pass 21 Nov 2006 93,388 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 90,982 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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S245 FTM is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S245 FTM, 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

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What year was S245 FTM registered?

S245 FTM is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S245 FTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 FTM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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