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P573 ARG

1997 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,475 mi
Last recorded149,475 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 ARG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 149,475 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 132,033 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 110,736 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 118,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 112,221 miles

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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P573 ARG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P573 ARG, 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 P573 ARG registered?

P573 ARG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P573 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P573 ARG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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