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P641 LOA

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,373 mi
Last recorded167,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 LOA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 167,373 miles

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

front anti roll bar link rubbers wearing & unbonding(not causing excessive movement)

front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s/r foot & handbrake eff slightly low

oil leak on engine/transmission

rear indicators starting to show white light

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear shockers starting to leak slightly

rear suspension arms corroding

slight play in steering rack

small chips in windscreen

subframe,suspension arms,floor,chassis,inner sills corroding

Fail 3 Jan 2008 167,373 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake discs wearing & corroding,pads not checked

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

front anti roll bar link rubbers wearing & unbonding(not causing excessive movement)

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil leak on engine/transmission

rear indicators starting to show white light

rear outer sills starting to corrode

rear shockers starting to leak slightly

rear suspension arms corroding

slight play in steering rack

small chips in windscreen

subframe,suspension arms,floor,chassis,inner sills corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2006 154,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel close to reserve limit acceptable at time of test only

Fail 7 Dec 2006 154,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake travel close to reserve limit acceptable at time of test only

Pass 28 Oct 2005 139,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P641 LOA is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P641 LOA, 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 P641 LOA registered?

P641 LOA is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P641 LOA safe to buy?

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