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S446 ETE

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,571 mi
Last recorded100,571 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS446 ETE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 100,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,042 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 100,042 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,123 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 92,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 88,286 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 88,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,691 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 82,898 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 82,893 miles

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

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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S446 ETE is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S446 ETE, 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 S446 ETE?

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What year was S446 ETE registered?

S446 ETE is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S446 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S446 ETE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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