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P220 PTC

1996 Rover 825

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 PTC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 71,940 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 71,288 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 71,287 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 69,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 67,426 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,897 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,105 miles

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

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

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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P220 PTC is a 1996 Rover 825 in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P220 PTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P220 PTC?

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What year was P220 PTC registered?

P220 PTC is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P220 PTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 PTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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