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P608 UFB

1997 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,214 mi
Last recorded119,214 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 UFB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 119,214 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner ball coupling

Pass 1 Feb 2006 112,771 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 112,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake travel high and has side movement

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and very soft

slight play in offside steering rack

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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P608 UFB is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P608 UFB, 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 P608 UFB registered?

P608 UFB is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P608 UFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 UFB shows 3 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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