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P379 MHP

1997 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 MHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,104 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 96,852 miles

both sides front headlights loose

engine oil leaks

movement in steering offside reccomend further inspection

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 20 Nov 2010 96,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both sides front headlights loose

engine oil leaks

movement in steering offside reccomend further inspection

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 21 Nov 2009 93,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 91,252 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 91,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,229 miles

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

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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P379 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P379 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 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 P379 MHP registered?

P379 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P379 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 MHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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