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R122 CHP

1997 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,825 mi
Last recorded73,825 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 CHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2008 73,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sight play in steering rack

fornt power steering pipe rusting

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,029 miles

* Slight freeplay in steering arms †* Rear discs rusted †* Slight freeplay in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2006 55,513 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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R122 CHP is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 R122 CHP, 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 29 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R122 CHP registered?

R122 CHP is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R122 CHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 CHP shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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