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P416 JOV

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 JOV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,268 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 87,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 81,178 miles

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

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

o/s INNER RACK JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,791 miles

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

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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P416 JOV is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P416 JOV, 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 P416 JOV registered?

P416 JOV is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P416 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 JOV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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