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P295 VWU

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,044 mi
Last recorded97,044 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 VWU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 97,044 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 97,019 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,016 miles

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

slight weep from power steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 97,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 96,976 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 96,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,888 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 96,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 96,183 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 95,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 94,832 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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P295 VWU is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P295 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P295 VWU?

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What year was P295 VWU registered?

P295 VWU is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P295 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 VWU shows 11 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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