Rover 825
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 295 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
81%
Total Tests
295
Best Year
1998 (85%)
Years Covered
3
About the Rover 825
The Rover 825 has been tested 295 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (1997 to 1999), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1998 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 54 tests. The 1997 model has the lowest at 75%. The 10 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer ROVER 825s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1997) averages 78,835 miles, while the newest (1999) averages 82,325 miles.
Compared to the Rover brand average of 74%, the 825 performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Rover range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Rover 825 by Year
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