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S439 FAR

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 FAR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,633 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,219 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,024 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 80,883 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,188 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 79,282 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2014 78,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 75,089 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,544 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 73,533 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 66,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,351 miles

rear brake discs some corrosion

Pass 6 May 2009 54,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,456 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 49,597 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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S439 FAR is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S439 FAR, 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 S439 FAR registered?

S439 FAR is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S439 FAR safe to buy?

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