MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in n/s steering rack
Battery insecure
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
check front and rear brakes for wear.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
check front and rear brakes for wear
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S830 OEC is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S830 OEC, 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 S830 OEC registered?
S830 OEC is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 23 September 1998.
Is S830 OEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S830 OEC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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