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P347 UKX

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,576 mi
Last recorded137,576 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 UKX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2008 137,576 miles

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

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

head lights patterns poor

rear number plate poor

rear trailing arm bushes poor

Pass 19 Jan 2007 127,646 miles

both outer cv boots perrishing

o/s/f inner roll bar bush weak

rear outer brake pipes rusting

slight play n/s/f top arm bushes

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 20 Jan 2006 120,348 miles

exhaust rusty

front roll bar link arm bushes weak

rear outer brake pipes rusting

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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P347 UKX is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P347 UKX, 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 P347 UKX registered?

P347 UKX is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P347 UKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 UKX 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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