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P152 KDA

1997 Rover 825

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,756 mi
Last recorded54,756 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 KDA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 54,756 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2009 84,669 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,012 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 81,011 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 70,001 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 70,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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P152 KDA is a 1997 Rover 825 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P152 KDA, 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 P152 KDA registered?

P152 KDA is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P152 KDA safe to buy?

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