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P424 KDA

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

102,634 mi
Last recorded102,634 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP424 KDA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2009 102,634 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 102,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre very low on inside edge

Fail 16 Sep 2009 102,564 miles

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

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre wearing low on inside edge

offside front tyre very low on inside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and offside rear tyres worn to limit

Fail 10 Sep 2008 96,518 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and offside rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2007 85,385 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 85,385 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,261 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 64,119 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 64,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P424 KDA is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 P424 KDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P424 KDA?

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What year was P424 KDA registered?

P424 KDA is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P424 KDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P424 KDA shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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