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N423 RPA

1995 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,516 mi
Last recorded184,516 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 825117,655 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 RPA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 184,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 184,512 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in off side steering rack arm corrosion to boot floor

Pass 10 Sep 2007 176,610 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 176,606 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 22 Aug 2006 166,361 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak on engine

slight play/movement in nearside front rack arm

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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N423 RPA is a 1995 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 117,655 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 N423 RPA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N423 RPA registered?

N423 RPA is a 1995 Rover 825, first registered on 8 August 1995.

Is N423 RPA safe to buy?

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