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S521 AGT

1998 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 AGT
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 123,040 miles

exhaust rear baffles loose

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

oil leaks fom engine

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

pas fluid leak from rack

rad in very poor condition

suspension bushes at front very poor

Fail 23 Nov 2011 123,040 miles

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

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

exhaust rear baffles loose

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

oil leaks fom engine

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

pas fluid leak from rack

rad in very poor condition

suspension bushes at front very poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,644 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 116,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 109,238 miles

both rear shocks damp

exhaust rusty

oil leaks from engine

power steering rack damp ns

Pass 26 May 2009 102,876 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 102,876 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 94,436 miles

Slight oil leak from n/s P/A/S rack .

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,197 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,837 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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S521 AGT is a 1998 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S521 AGT, 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 S521 AGT registered?

S521 AGT is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S521 AGT safe to buy?

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