No, R487 YEV is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R487 YEV?

The MOT for R487 YEV is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 January 2007.

What is the recorded mileage of R487 YEV?

The recorded mileage for R487 YEV is 120,261 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R487 YEV ULEZ compliant?

No, R487 YEV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover 825 2.5L Petrol · R487 YEV

R487 YEV

1997 Rover 825 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 120,261 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: ROVER 825
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/01/2007
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2006)
Recorded Mileage: 120,261 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 17/01/2007

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2006

Mileage: 120,261 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 2497cc

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R487 YEV Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2006
120,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R487 YEV Mileage History

18/01/2006120,261 mi
18/01/2006120,261 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R487 YEV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 14:27

MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 825 (R487 YEV) between January 2006 and January 2006.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 January 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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