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S374 SNM

1998 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 SNM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 163,461 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sections (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 163,461 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sections (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

multiply points of slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2017 162,018 miles

general body damage and corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2017 162,011 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

general body damage and corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 160,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 158,371 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 158,368 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 155,734 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 155,734 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 153,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs pitted

Fail 2 Jan 2013 153,913 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 150,809 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear brake dics pitted

Fail 4 Jan 2012 150,809 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear brake dics pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 147,026 miles

rear brakes pitted

Fail 21 Jan 2011 147,019 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2010 140,623 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 140,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 135,176 miles

steering exceptionally light

spare wheel well 'wet'

nsr light cluster outer lens damaged but does not meet fail criteria

Fail 8 Jan 2009 135,175 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr light cluster outer lens damaged but does not meet fail criteria

spare wheel well 'wet'

steering exceptionally light

Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,584 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight wear in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 122,779 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 122,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 118,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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S374 SNM is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S374 SNM, 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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S374 SNM is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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