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P749 HDB

1996 Rover 825

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,817 mi
Last recorded111,817 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 HDB
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 111,817 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 111,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,568 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 105,568 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 96,910 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2005 80,902 miles

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

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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P749 HDB is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P749 HDB, 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 P749 HDB registered?

P749 HDB is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P749 HDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P749 HDB shows 6 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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