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N971 ATF

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,691 mi
Last recorded101,691 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 ATF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2007 101,691 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 89,922 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 89,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N971 ATF is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N971 ATF, 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 N971 ATF registered?

N971 ATF is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is N971 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N971 ATF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N971 ATF have outstanding finance?

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