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N823 UPG

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,123 mi
Last recorded81,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN823 UPG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,123 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 80,659 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,777 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 76,475 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 76,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre splitting in tread and outer sidewall areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,034 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,665 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,195 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,760 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 69,618 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2010 69,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 May 2009 66,583 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 66,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,753 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 56,529 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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N823 UPG is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N823 UPG, 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 N823 UPG registered?

N823 UPG is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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