Rover 825
From 250 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, caused 20 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 20 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 11 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 10 |
| service brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 6 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 5 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.1% of failures are serious: 34.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.6% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £125.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 71.3% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all 825s tested had between 65,856 and 97,640 miles on the clock.
At 89,144 median miles, the 825 has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Rover models
| Rover Mini | 75.8% |
| Rover 75 | 67.7% |
| Rover 25 | 68.2% |
| Rover 45 | 65.3% |
| Rover 216 | 72% |
Common questions
What is the Rover 825 MOT pass rate?
The Rover 825 has a 74% MOT pass rate based on 250 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Rover 825?
The most common MOT failure on the Rover 825 is parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include exhaust system leaking or insecure.
What is the typical mileage of a Rover 825 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Rover 825 is 89,144 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 65,856 and 97,640 miles.
Buying a used 825?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74% pass rate and an average repair bill of £125 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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