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S334 AEB

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,997 mi
Last recorded61,997 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 AEB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,997 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 59,398 miles

Both rear shockers may be leaking.Tested in very wet conditions.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 58,915 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 58,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 55,647 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 55,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 52,746 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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S334 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S334 AEB, 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 S334 AEB registered?

S334 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S334 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 AEB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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