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P587 YVK

1997 Rover 825

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

109,339 mi
Last recorded109,339 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 YVK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2007 109,339 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

considerable oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2006 100,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 100,458 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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P587 YVK is a 1997 Rover 825 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P587 YVK, 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 P587 YVK registered?

P587 YVK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P587 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 YVK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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