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P207 SCV

1997 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,435 mi
Last recorded71,435 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 SCV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,435 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 71,047 miles

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

front number plate has slight cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,997 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,997 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,576 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,232 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 63,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2005 60,145 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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P207 SCV is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P207 SCV, 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 P207 SCV registered?

P207 SCV is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P207 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P207 SCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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