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P170 FJK

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,851 mi
Last recorded113,851 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 FJK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2007 113,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 98,715 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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P170 FJK is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P170 FJK, 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 P170 FJK registered?

P170 FJK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P170 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P170 FJK shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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