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P426 KUK

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 KUK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 May 2012 35,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre perishing & worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

unable to fully see both rear coil springs

Pass 6 May 2011 87,394 miles

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

center rear stop light inop

nearside rear floor damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both number plates in poor condition

coolant leak from rear head area

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded and just acceptable

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded and just acceptable

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in both steering arms to rack

Pass 27 Apr 2009 84,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 81,515 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 May 2007 77,440 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 74,196 miles

rear brake disc,s rusty

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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P426 KUK is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P426 KUK, 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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P426 KUK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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