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P526 MHP

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,382 mi
Last recorded49,382 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 MHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,382 miles

both rear discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,382 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear discs heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 47,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 40,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,477 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,477 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,026 miles

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

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

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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P526 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P526 MHP, 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 P526 MHP registered?

P526 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P526 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 MHP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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