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681 VHW

1995 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

128,008 mi
Last recorded128,008 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 825117,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration681 VHW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2006 128,008 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion has set in at rear chasis esp at n/s

front metal brake pipes advised

front reg plate advised

wear at both sides of steering rack

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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681 VHW is a 1995 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1995 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 117,655 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 681 VHW, 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 31 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 681 VHW registered?

681 VHW is a 1995 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is 681 VHW safe to buy?

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