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L238 BNP

1994 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,783 mi
Last recorded113,783 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 825130,047 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 BNP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2007 113,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 113,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 106,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 102,099 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 102,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L238 BNP is a 1994 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 130,047 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 L238 BNP, 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 32 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L238 BNP registered?

L238 BNP is a 1994 Rover 825, first registered on 1 June 1994.

Is L238 BNP safe to buy?

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