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S771 BBW

1998 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,741 mi
Last recorded114,741 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 BBW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 114,741 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 114,741 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,624 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,320 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 103,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 100,595 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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S771 BBW is a 1998 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S771 BBW, 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 S771 BBW registered?

S771 BBW is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S771 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S771 BBW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S771 BBW have outstanding finance?

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