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P276 WJR

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

153,804 mi
Last recorded153,804 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP276 WJR
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 153,804 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 153,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2006 153,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P276 WJR is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P276 WJR, 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 P276 WJR registered?

P276 WJR is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P276 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P276 WJR 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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