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P246 XAA

1997 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,497 mi
Last recorded80,497 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 XAA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,497 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre perishing

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,897 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 71,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P246 XAA is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P246 XAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P246 XAA registered?

P246 XAA is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P246 XAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 XAA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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