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P208 VCG

1996 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,731 mi
Last recorded60,731 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 VCG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 May 2006 60,731 miles

Improvement could be achieved to fitment of offside front driveshaft outer c.v. gaiter.

Improvement could be achieved to washer jet fluid supply to windscreen.

Total recorded parking brake effort is not to original specification.

Wear noted (lift) to nearside front lower suspension swivel joint.

improvement could be achieved to fitment of nearside steering rack mount rubber.

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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P208 VCG is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P208 VCG, 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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What year was P208 VCG registered?

P208 VCG is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P208 VCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P208 VCG shows 1 test 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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