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S464 UNG

1998 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,462 mi
Last recorded64,462 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 UNG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 64,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 59,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 58,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,139 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 55,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,695 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 54,006 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 53,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2018 51,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 49,642 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 48,428 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 47,585 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 46,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,940 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,441 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 43,260 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,076 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,682 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 38,436 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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S464 UNG is a 1998 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S464 UNG, 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 S464 UNG?

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What year was S464 UNG registered?

S464 UNG is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S464 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S464 UNG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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