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P381 HOC

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 HOC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,601 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front wheel bearing. n/s and o/s/r metal brake pipes corroded. front lower arm bushes worn.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 84,925 miles

o/s/f cv boot perished. rear metal brake pipes corroded. front lower fog lamps in-op. rear callipers weak and rear brake effiency low.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 80,917 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 76,438 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 76,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 70,191 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 63,751 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P381 HOC is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P381 HOC, 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 P381 HOC registered?

P381 HOC is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P381 HOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 HOC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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