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P125 NAG

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,782 mi
Last recorded214,782 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 NAG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 214,782 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 214,782 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 214,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 198,041 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 188,691 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 188,691 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 161,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 136,476 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 111,381 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 111,379 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 87,960 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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P125 NAG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 89,720 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 P125 NAG, 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 29 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P125 NAG registered?

P125 NAG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P125 NAG safe to buy?

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