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Y961 WFC

2001 Rover 825

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,668 mi
Last recorded22,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 WFC
MakeRover
Model825
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,668 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 22,667 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 18,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

o/s rear tyre showing 2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,089 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 15,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 13,133 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 13,133 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,291 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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Y961 WFC is a 2001 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y961 WFC, 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 25 years old, this Rover 825 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y961 WFC registered?

Y961 WFC is a 2001 Rover 825, first registered on 11 May 2001.

Is Y961 WFC safe to buy?

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