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P35 DTT

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 DTT
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 72,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 72,631 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 69,278 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 66,441 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 65,758 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,883 miles

Exhaust condition

Handbrake slow

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both slow (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,620 miles

Exhaust condition

Pass 23 Feb 2017 63,742 miles

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,264 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 61,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 51,730 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

o/s rear slightly mishaped and perished

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2010 50,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 47,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 40,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 40,863 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P35 DTT is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P35 DTT, 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

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What year was P35 DTT registered?

P35 DTT is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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