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P848 MHP

1997 Rover 825

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,806 mi
Last recorded207,806 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 MHP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 207,806 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine burning oil.

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

Noise from clutch.

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 206,988 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment, Offside front tyre wearing on inside.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight leak on fuel tank.

Fail 1 Mar 2008 206,988 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment, Offside front tyre wearing on inside.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Slight leak on fuel tank.

Pass 3 Mar 2007 205,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 205,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Distirtion on offside front brake disc.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,100 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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P848 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P848 MHP, 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 P848 MHP registered?

P848 MHP is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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