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P404 XYJ

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 XYJ
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 74,910 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,910 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,984 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,929 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,966 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 65,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

abs light took long time to go out

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,504 miles

abs light took long time to go out

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,749 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,324 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 55,505 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2006 49,650 miles

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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P404 XYJ is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P404 XYJ, 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 P404 XYJ registered?

P404 XYJ is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P404 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 XYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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