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P162 WWU

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,671 mi
Last recorded115,671 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 WWU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 115,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,695 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 104,959 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 104,953 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 99,952 miles

Abs warning light on at start of test, nsf sensor is damaged, after touching it abs light operation ok - rechecked at end of test found to be ok

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight movement in front seat fixtures - front bumper unclipped - rear number plate slightly deteriorated - oil leak - slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2008 94,804 miles

slight movement osf steering rack

abs light intermitant

both rear tyres showing slight inner wear

lower profile tyres fitted to rear axel

surface corrosion around front flexi exhaust joint

Pass 31 Mar 2007 90,108 miles

front exhaust flexi joint surface corrosion

signs of blue smoke exhaust

signs of cracking both front outer cv boots

Fail 31 Mar 2007 90,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi joint surface corrosion

signs of blue smoke exhaust

signs of cracking both front outer cv boots

Pass 22 Mar 2006 84,695 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 84,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

brake fluid low

o/s /r tyre wall 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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P162 WWU is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P162 WWU, 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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P162 WWU is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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