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S528 AEB

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,561 mi
Last recorded33,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS528 AEB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front and offside rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,917 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,929 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,849 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Fail 20 Aug 2010 28,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,623 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,135 miles

Drivers window not working

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 24,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 23,415 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 23,414 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S528 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S528 AEB, 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.

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What year was S528 AEB registered?

S528 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S528 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S528 AEB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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