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P425 VUG

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,203 mi
Last recorded127,203 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 VUG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 127,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 125,077 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,033 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 118,900 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 111,724 miles

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 107,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,627 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,627 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 95,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 82,703 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,390 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 67,799 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,616 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 VUG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VUG, 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 P425 VUG registered?

P425 VUG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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