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P327 MHP

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,201 mi
Last recorded95,201 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 MHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,722 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 93,267 miles

bulb out in centre brake light

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak steering rack

Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

bulb out in centre brake light

front exhaust bracket broken

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracked

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

slight leak steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 91,826 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,826 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 90,365 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 90,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 86,604 miles

1.n/s & o/s front cv boots perrished

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,095 miles

as vt32 on 12/06/2009

Fail 12 Jun 2009 85,084 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. front cv boots perished. 2. engine oil level low. 3. slight wear in o/s front lower ball joint. 4. Nail in n/s rear tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,111 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2007 78,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2006 73,489 miles

advise baffles in back box loose advise nearside rear tyre sidewalls minor deteriation

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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P327 MHP is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P327 MHP, 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 P327 MHP registered?

P327 MHP is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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