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S987 NNV

1998 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,102 mi
Last recorded66,102 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 NNV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 66,102 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 65,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 63,279 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 63,267 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Aug 2022 61,576 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 61,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 56,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 55,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,883 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 52,883 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 50,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 50,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,031 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,169 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,141 miles

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

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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S987 NNV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S987 NNV, 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 S987 NNV registered?

S987 NNV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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