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S69 XAY

1998 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,210 mi
Last recorded151,210 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 XAY
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 151,210 miles

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Fail 22 Feb 2012 151,185 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded and pads low

slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,965 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills

slight play to steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2009 140,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion to outer sills

slight play to steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2008 131,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 131,673 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 125,340 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 125,340 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,864 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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S69 XAY is a 1998 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S69 XAY, 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 S69 XAY?

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What year was S69 XAY registered?

S69 XAY is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S69 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 XAY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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