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N894 KBM

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,318 mi
Last recorded128,318 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN894 KBM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 128,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 128,318 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 127,588 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 126,585 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 126,585 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 125,015 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 125,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 122,948 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 122,948 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 120,768 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 120,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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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N894 KBM is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 N894 KBM, 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 N894 KBM registered?

N894 KBM is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N894 KBM safe to buy?

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