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N749 ARP

1996 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 ARP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,204 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,171 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides of sills slightly corroded at rear

corrsion under side of vechicle

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,153 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides of sills slightly corroded at rear

corrsion under side of vechicle

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,750 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,900 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,689 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,200 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,548 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,070 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,087 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,170 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,168 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 53,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 47,480 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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N749 ARP is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N749 ARP, 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 N749 ARP registered?

N749 ARP is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is N749 ARP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N749 ARP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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