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N557 XOV

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,677 mi
Last recorded143,677 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 XOV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 143,677 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorber leakage

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc wear

front exhaust system corosion

interior mirror casing broken

near side door mirror cracked

near side front tyre outer tread section wear

near side rear fuel pipe corosion

oil/p.steering leak off side

Pass 21 Sep 2007 141,221 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 141,221 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 129,754 miles

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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N557 XOV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,403 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 N557 XOV, 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 30 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N557 XOV registered?

N557 XOV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N557 XOV safe to buy?

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