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P288 LLW

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,052 mi
Last recorded161,052 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 LLW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2008 161,052 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 160,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 155,793 miles

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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P288 LLW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P288 LLW, 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 P288 LLW registered?

P288 LLW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P288 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 LLW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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