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S386 SNM

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 SNM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,482 miles

Offside rear shock slight leak

Rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Rear chassis corroded

Rear discs pitted on inside edge

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2010 73,065 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 73,065 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,732 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 56,533 miles

chip to zone 'b' of windscreen not bigger than 40mm

n/s/f cv boot is cracked/paeished no splits or grease visible yet

o/s/r tyre has close to 1.6mm limit †

power steering pipes cleaned and tightened ok at time of test

Fail 17 May 2006 56,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in zone 'B' not larger than 40mm

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside cv boot badly perished but not leaking at time of test

offside rear tyre close to limit of 1.6mm + starting to perish

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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S386 SNM is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S386 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S386 SNM?

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What year was S386 SNM registered?

S386 SNM is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S386 SNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 SNM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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