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P234 MHP

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,822 mi
Last recorded116,822 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 MHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 116,822 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated.

steering rack slight oil leaking.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 116,599 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Sreering system has slight seepage from a component.

Fail 13 Aug 2014 114,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Sreering system has slight seepage from a component.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 111,476 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 108,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 104,886 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 104,886 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 98,596 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 98,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 91,041 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 91,041 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 83,785 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,022 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,505 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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P234 MHP is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P234 MHP, 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 P234 MHP registered?

P234 MHP is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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