Rover 825 Sd (1995)
1995 Rover 825 Sd
CarHunch is tracking 102 1995 Rover 825 Sd vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1995 Rover 825 SD presents a stark reliability picture: zero vehicles in this sample of 102 achieved a first-time MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%, and the diesel variant (which accounts for 101 of the 102 cars) shows the same 0% pass rate. No dangerous defects were recorded, which is the only bright spot in an otherwise troubling dataset.
At nearly 30 years old, these cars are genuine classics, and the complete failure rate almost certainly reflects their age and condition rather than inherent design flaws—few vehicles from 1995 survive to MOT age without significant wear. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project rather than a usable daily driver, and budget heavily for mechanical work before the first test.
We have 102 1995 Rover 825 Sd vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1995 Rover 825 Sd
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 101 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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