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P842 MPU

1997 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP842 MPU
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 95,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 92,468 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s washer jet not cleaning screen

rear disc inside edge slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2007 89,377 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 86,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 83,001 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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P842 MPU is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol 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 P842 MPU, 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 P842 MPU registered?

P842 MPU is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P842 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P842 MPU 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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