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R530 NKV

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,964 mi
Last recorded86,964 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 NKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 86,964 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 80,503 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 80,503 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 76,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 76,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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R530 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 91,702 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 R530 NKV, 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 28 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R530 NKV?

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What year was R530 NKV registered?

R530 NKV is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R530 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 NKV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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