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L196 ATA

1993 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

175,855 mi
Last recorded175,855 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 825137,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 ATA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2007 175,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement detected in nearside front

Pass 27 Apr 2006 162,140 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 161,189 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 825?

Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,080
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
5,078
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,646
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,712
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,511
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,111
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,022
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L196 ATA is a 1993 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 137,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 825 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L196 ATA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 825 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L196 ATA registered?

L196 ATA is a 1993 Rover 825, first registered on 24 August 1993.

Is L196 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 ATA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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