MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe on welding (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Boot lid likely to become detached corroded around catch (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Underside has recently been under sealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Oil leak ()
Underside has recently been under sealed
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
exhaust corroding
fuel tank corroding
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
exhaust corroding
fuel tank corroding
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P238 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P238 RGD, 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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P238 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1996.
Is P238 RGD safe to buy?
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