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P834 WRU

1996 Rover 825

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,505 mi
Last recorded47,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 WRU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,505 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,491 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads worn

Slight play steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2008 46,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

power steering rack damp

rear number plate starting to fdae

Pass 9 Mar 2007 42,967 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 42,929 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,027 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 40,995 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P834 WRU is a 1996 Rover 825 in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P834 WRU, 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 P834 WRU registered?

P834 WRU is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P834 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 WRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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