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S303 AEB

1998 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82591,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 AEB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,737 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 77,046 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,551 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 72,530 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,823 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 65,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 60,814 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 56,334 miles

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

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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S303 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S303 AEB, 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

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What year was S303 AEB registered?

S303 AEB is a 1998 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S303 AEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 AEB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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