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P803 UWO

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 UWO
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,612 miles

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

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 74,612 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 73,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both cv gaiters starting to perrish [ no leaks]

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 4 Nov 2011 73,416 miles

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

both cv gaiters starting to perrish [ no leaks]

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perrish

Pass 2 Nov 2010 73,406 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

all brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,395 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 73,385 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,333 miles

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

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

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2006 72,920 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P803 UWO is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P803 UWO, 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 P803 UWO registered?

P803 UWO is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P803 UWO safe to buy?

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