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P252 GES

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,190 mi
Last recorded95,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 GES
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

both frt wiper blades split on ends

brake fluid level low

parking brake has only just met requirements and may require adjustment or replacement

slight play in steering rack

two high level brake light bulbs not working

Pass 12 Jun 2006 92,719 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 92,719 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

2 high line brake light bulbs not working

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight brake binding F/O/S

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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P252 GES is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P252 GES, 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 P252 GES registered?

P252 GES is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P252 GES safe to buy?

The MOT history for P252 GES shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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