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P348 FJW

1996 Rover 825

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

13,966 mi
Last recorded13,966 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 FJW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 13,966 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 139,655 miles

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

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

advise full brake sevice/rears just in limts †advise front tyres †advise front/rear suspension bushs †advise handbrake lever

Fail 24 Feb 2006 139,655 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

advise front tyres †advise front suspension bushs

Fail 7 Feb 2006 139,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise both front tie bar bushes †advise both rear tyres

advise handbrake on sideway movement

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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P348 FJW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P348 FJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P348 FJW registered?

P348 FJW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is P348 FJW safe to buy?

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