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P85 HNV

1996 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 HNV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2008 151,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

slight movement to nearside front top wishbone mount

slight movement to offside front top wishbone mount

Pass 8 Sep 2006 137,766 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 137,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 127,892 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 127,892 miles

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)

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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P85 HNV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P85 HNV, 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 P85 HNV registered?

P85 HNV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P85 HNV safe to buy?

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