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P479 GRX

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 GRX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,874 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2013 56,928 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,441 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 55,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 55,297 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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P479 GRX is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P479 GRX, 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 P479 GRX registered?

P479 GRX is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is P479 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P479 GRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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