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S977 MJB

1998 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,437 mi
Last recorded104,437 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 MJB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2011 104,437 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight wear in nearside and offside front steering arms

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,946 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever high

Pass 2 Dec 2009 97,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 93,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2007 90,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2006 85,746 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 81,512 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S977 MJB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S977 MJB, 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 S977 MJB registered?

S977 MJB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 21 September 1998.

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