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P163 MRW

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 MRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 112,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 108,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2018 106,353 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 106,353 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 104,987 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 102,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 98,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 98,486 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,614 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 96,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osf tyre worn inside edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise osf tyre worn inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,757 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 79,565 miles

Corrosion at inner faces of both rear brake discs.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 79,562 miles

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

Corrosion at inner faces of both rear brake discs.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,295 miles

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

NSR indicator slightly discoloured.

OSR metal brake pipe corroded.

Oil residue on engine.

Rear shock absorbers getting weak.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 73,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF and OSF outer CV boots perished.

NSR indicator slightly discoloured.

OSR metal brake pipe corroded.

OSR tyre tread perished around inner shoulder.

Oil residue on engine.

Rear shock absorbers getting weak.

Slight play at NSF and OSF inner steering rack joints.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,473 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,323 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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P163 MRW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P163 MRW, 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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P163 MRW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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