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N85 TRU

1996 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,614 mi
Last recorded103,614 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 TRU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 103,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 102,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 102,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 91,170 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 82,618 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 74,472 miles

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

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

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

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

imbalance front brakes 20%

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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N85 TRU is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N85 TRU, 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 N85 TRU registered?

N85 TRU is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N85 TRU safe to buy?

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