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P688 BVE

1996 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,057 mi
Last recorded78,057 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 BVE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,057 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,151 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,791 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,098 miles

Both sides rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Handbrake travel could be improved

Slight lift in both sides front lower suspension ball joints

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,098 miles

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

Both sides rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Handbrake travel could be improved

Slight lift in both sides front lower suspension ball joints

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,900 miles

All tyres cracking

Handbrake travel could be improved

Offside front outer driveshaft boot splitting

Slight lift in both sides front lower suspension ball joints

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 67,286 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,271 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 67,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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P688 BVE is a 1996 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 P688 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P688 BVE registered?

P688 BVE is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P688 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P688 BVE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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