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P395 TRP

1997 Rover 825

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,296 mi
Last recorded104,296 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 TRP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 104,296 miles

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

both cv boots perishing.

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

rear brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 104,296 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both cv boots perishing.

inner set of rear brake pads getting thin.

rear brake discs corroding on inner friction surface.

slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 102,423 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

damage to offside front vehicle body.

engine oil leak ,contaminating various suspension bushes.

handbrake lever travel high.

rear metal brake pipes corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 91,642 miles

[1] o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on inner edge †[2] n/s/f tyre low on both edges †[3] exhaust system corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,494 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside door mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

slight knock from offside steering rack joint

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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P395 TRP is a 1997 Rover 825 in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P395 TRP, 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 P395 TRP registered?

P395 TRP is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P395 TRP safe to buy?

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