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M168 RDA

1995 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,248 mi
Last recorded138,248 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 825117,655 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 RDA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 138,248 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 124,283 miles

Battery insecure

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 124,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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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M168 RDA is a 1995 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M168 RDA, 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 M168 RDA registered?

M168 RDA is a 1995 Rover 825, first registered on 23 May 1995.

Is M168 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M168 RDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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