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P569 RGD

1996 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,493 mi
Last recorded157,493 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 RGD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 157,493 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 157,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 152,846 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 152,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 147,841 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 147,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 142,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 131,829 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 131,831 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P569 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,403 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 P569 RGD, 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 30 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P569 RGD registered?

P569 RGD is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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