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P425 KPX

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,513 mi
Last recorded98,513 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 KPX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,513 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2025 97,516 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 96,279 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 90,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 83,803 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,240 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,719 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,570 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,340 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,308 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,211 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 79,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 77,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 77,131 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,915 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 76,395 miles

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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P425 KPX is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P425 KPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P425 KPX registered?

P425 KPX is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P425 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 KPX shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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