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S605 EGD

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 EGD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 77,945 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 66,629 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 18 May 2006 66,626 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate slight damage

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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S605 EGD is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S605 EGD, 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 S605 EGD?

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What year was S605 EGD registered?

S605 EGD is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S605 EGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S605 EGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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