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P789 DGM

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

224,982 mi
Last recorded224,982 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 DGM
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2006 224,982 miles

both front outer cv boots perished

both rear indicator starting to fade

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper starting to split on ends

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes starting to rust at rear flexi hoses

small chips in offside and nearside front windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2006 217,759 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 208,946 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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P789 DGM is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P789 DGM, 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 P789 DGM registered?

P789 DGM is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 26 October 1996.

Is P789 DGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P789 DGM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P789 DGM have outstanding finance?

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