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S437 AJE

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,628 mi
Last recorded25,628 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 AJE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 25,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,619 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 25,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 25,569 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux drive belt deteriarated

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 25,527 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 25,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,971 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 24,496 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 24,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,085 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,434 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,815 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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S437 AJE is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S437 AJE, 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 S437 AJE registered?

S437 AJE is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S437 AJE safe to buy?

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