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P141 GEW

1996 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 GEW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2007 114,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen small stone chips

Pass 13 Oct 2007 114,474 miles

Windscreen small stone chips

Pass 29 Aug 2006 107,372 miles

long hand brake travel

both front cv gaiters starting to split and perish

brake fluid level low

near side rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

off side rear bumper slightly insecure

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake pads slightly worn

slight engine oil leaks

slight play in both front inner rack joints

Pass 30 Aug 2005 98,779 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 98,779 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

dampness around both rear shock absorbers

handbrake travel long

outer cv gaitors perished

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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P141 GEW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P141 GEW, 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 P141 GEW registered?

P141 GEW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P141 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 GEW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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