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N730 XKV

1996 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

120,022 mi
Last recorded120,022 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 XKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 120,022 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front CV Boot perished

Nearside rear tyre cut and badly perished

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Signs of welding to offside front subframe by anti roll bar mount

Pass 2 Sep 2008 118,958 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2008 118,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,900 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 112,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

heat shield insecure

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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N730 XKV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N730 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N730 XKV registered?

N730 XKV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N730 XKV safe to buy?

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