MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 825?
Based on 28,395 MOT tests across 5,078 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P581 VFR is a 1996 Rover 825 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 P581 VFR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P581 VFR?
You can check the full history of P581 VFR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P581 VFR registered?
P581 VFR is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is P581 VFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P581 VFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P581 VFR have outstanding finance?
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