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P77 PDH

1997 Rover 825

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,460 mi
Last recorded149,460 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 PDH
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 149,460 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 146,444 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,285 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 141,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 131,617 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,623 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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P77 PDH is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P77 PDH, 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 P77 PDH registered?

P77 PDH is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is P77 PDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P77 PDH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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