1998 Rover 825 2.5L Petrol · S983 DJK
1998 Rover 825 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1998. Recorded mileage 78,914 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 825
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/06/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2497cc
S983 DJK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2024
- 78,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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S983 DJK Mileage History
- 15/03/202275,734 mi
- 16/03/202275,734 mi
- 07/03/202376,291 mi+557 mi
- 10/06/202478,914 mi+2,623 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
S983 DJK MOT History
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 1998 Rover 825 (S983 DJK) between March 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 June 2024 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), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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