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P655 HWF

1996 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,341 mi
Last recorded101,341 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP655 HWF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 101,341 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 101,341 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 95,698 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 95,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 88,106 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 88,106 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P655 HWF is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,403 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 P655 HWF, 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 30 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P655 HWF registered?

P655 HWF is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 4 November 1996.

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