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P800 STG

1996 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,476 mi
Last recorded19,476 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP800 STG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 19,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 18,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 17,318 miles

rera brake discs pitted on inside face

Pass 17 May 2023 16,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 16,027 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 14,546 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 13,043 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 11,262 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 10,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 10,542 miles

brakes a little soft

Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,596 miles

All four tyres cracking and splitting on the inner and outer sidewalls.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,957 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks in tread and sidewall areas not to cords at this point

Pass 21 Mar 2014 7,978 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 7,867 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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P800 STG is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P800 STG, 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

How do I check the history of P800 STG?

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What year was P800 STG registered?

P800 STG is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P800 STG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P800 STG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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