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P432 KVV

1997 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,083 mi
Last recorded149,083 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 KVV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 149,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 141,309 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 133,077 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 133,077 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 123,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 114,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 114,175 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P432 KVV is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P432 KVV, 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 P432 KVV registered?

P432 KVV is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P432 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 KVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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