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P290 NVW

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,670 mi
Last recorded102,670 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 NVW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 102,670 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 102,650 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 96,225 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 96,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 88,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,321 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 74,922 miles

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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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P290 NVW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P290 NVW, 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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What year was P290 NVW registered?

P290 NVW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P290 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P290 NVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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