Official DVLA Record

1990 Rover 825 2.7L Petrol · H717 ELH

H717 ELH

1990 Rover 825 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1990. Recorded mileage 89,216 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
ROVER 825
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 29/08/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
89,216 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/08/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2675cc
Mechanical Assessment

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H717 ELH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2023
  • 89,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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H717 ELH Mileage History

  1. 27/07/202289,039 mi
  2. 05/08/202289,039 mi
  3. 15/08/202389,215 mi+176 mi
  4. 31/08/202389,216 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 162 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H717 ELH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 18:44
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Rover 825 (H717 ELH) between July 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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