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P585 XWX

1997 Rover 825

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,701 mi
Last recorded78,701 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 XWX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 78,701 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 78,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 72,896 miles

front anti roll bar links splitting. near side front anti roll bar bush perishing. slight play in off side steering rack arm. slight play in near side front lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 69,161 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 69,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 May 2007 65,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 May 2007 65,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 61,777 miles

slight free play in both lower front ball joints †front anti roll bar bushes startint to split

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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P585 XWX is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P585 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P585 XWX registered?

P585 XWX is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P585 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P585 XWX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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