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S606 GNU

1998 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,624 mi
Last recorded44,624 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS606 GNU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,624 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,601 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,391 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,782 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 43,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 43,348 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,034 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 42,034 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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S606 GNU is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold 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 S606 GNU, 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 S606 GNU?

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What year was S606 GNU registered?

S606 GNU is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S606 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S606 GNU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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