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P406 RGD

1996 Rover 825

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

266,961 mi
Last recorded266,961 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 RGD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 266,961 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp on

drivers seat frame worn- slight movement detected

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated- cracking

rear bumper is loose at the offside and nearside body clips

slight corrosion to body work- both front outer wings,o/s/r outer arch and tailgate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 263,458 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 263,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 260,058 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 260,058 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

power steering very light on road test no wear foundin compments

Pass 19 Sep 2006 255,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 255,726 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose and corroded

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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P406 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P406 RGD, 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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P406 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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