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S75 DNH

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 DNH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 95,745 miles

chip on offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

slight misting from steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2012 95,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip on offside headlamp not affecting beam pattern

slight misting from steering rack

Pass 25 Mar 2011 94,774 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bottoms of rear springs not visable

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

small hole os headlight

Pass 8 Apr 2010 93,548 miles

both sides rear brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2009 89,530 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 89,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,157 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 77,079 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 77,057 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,690 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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S75 DNH is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red 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 S75 DNH, 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 S75 DNH registered?

S75 DNH is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S75 DNH safe to buy?

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