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P588 KVV

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,590 mi
Last recorded113,590 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 KVV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 113,590 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,564 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 113,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Feb 2009 113,411 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Nov 2007 106,575 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 106,575 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 92,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut no deep enough to reach cords

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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P588 KVV is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P588 KVV, 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 P588 KVV registered?

P588 KVV is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P588 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P588 KVV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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