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M986 TSA

1995 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,482 mi
Last recorded103,482 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 825117,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM986 TSA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2006 103,482 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 103,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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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M986 TSA is a 1995 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M986 TSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M986 TSA registered?

M986 TSA is a 1995 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M986 TSA safe to buy?

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