What year Rover 825 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1998 Rover 825 has the highest pass rate at 69.4%, out of 962 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Rover 825 MOT failures?

The most common Rover 825 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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4,880 vehicles · MOT data 1992–1999 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1998

69.4% first-test pass rate · 962 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1992

60.6% first-test pass rate · 117 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1999	68.4%	82,832 mi	838
1998	69.4%	93,227 mi	962
1997	68.9%	94,578 mi	1,248
1996	66.7%	98,773 mi	1,013
1995	62.5%	122,706 mi	185
1994	63.4%	132,552 mi	290
1993	65.2%	136,776 mi	227
1992	60.6%	126,088 mi	117

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