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P844 HRW

1996 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,403 mi
Last recorded94,403 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 HRW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,403 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

Fail 21 Apr 2016 94,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill & chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,092 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension components very rusty

offside front & rear tyres tread getting low

Pass 22 Apr 2014 93,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle going rusty

Pass 8 May 2013 93,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corrodid

wiper blades worn

Fail 3 May 2013 93,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE VERY RUSTY

engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corrodid

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 93,633 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 93,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,343 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 91,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 81,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P844 HRW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P844 HRW, 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.

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What year was P844 HRW registered?

P844 HRW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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