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P128 CBC

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,224 mi
Last recorded104,224 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 CBC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2010 104,224 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 99,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 99,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 94,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 94,809 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 88,456 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 88,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 84,735 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,735 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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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P128 CBC is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P128 CBC, 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 P128 CBC registered?

P128 CBC is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P128 CBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P128 CBC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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