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R385 EAH

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,125 mi
Last recorded82,125 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 EAH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,125 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,843 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 77,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 75,233 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 72,984 miles

exhaust back box broken up inside

Pass 5 Dec 2005 70,473 miles

slight play in n/s front top suspension arm bushes.

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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R385 EAH is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R385 EAH, 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 R385 EAH registered?

R385 EAH is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R385 EAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 EAH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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