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P390 XJT

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,365 mi
Last recorded39,365 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 XJT
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear disc brakes showing signs of wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear disc brakes showing signs of wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,068 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 33,068 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

offside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 18 Jun 2009 31,717 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 31,715 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,011 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 30,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,143 miles

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

rear brake discs starting to pit & corrode - b/pads getting low.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,866 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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P390 XJT is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P390 XJT, 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.

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What year was P390 XJT registered?

P390 XJT is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P390 XJT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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