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P682 YCK

1997 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 YCK
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 45,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2026 45,048 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2025 38,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 38,767 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 34,331 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 34,331 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 32,299 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,226 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,226 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 31,022 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 30,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,525 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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P682 YCK is a 1997 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P682 YCK, 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 P682 YCK registered?

P682 YCK is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 March 1997.

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