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R403 HJW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,756 mi
Last recorded104,756 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 HJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 104,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 103,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2010 103,136 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2008 99,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 95,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 95,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,574 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 92,574 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 86,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R403 HJW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R403 HJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R403 HJW registered?

R403 HJW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R403 HJW safe to buy?

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