MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P276 VWU is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P276 VWU, 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.
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How do I check the history of P276 VWU?
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What year was P276 VWU registered?
P276 VWU is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P276 VWU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P276 VWU 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.
Does P276 VWU have outstanding finance?
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