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P865 BFX

1997 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 BFX
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 134,094 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both steering rack joints have slight play

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,489 miles

front wipers split on edges

n/s/r tyre perished

slight corrosion at both rear inner wheel arches

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2012 127,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

a rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 19 May 2011 125,218 miles

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

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Fail 19 May 2011 125,218 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering rack ball joints

Pass 18 May 2010 120,622 miles

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

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

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

slight play in o/s and n/s steering rack ball joints

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2009 113,370 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 May 2008 107,526 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front steering rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 May 2007 100,040 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 100,039 miles

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

minor damage to front number plate

Pass 16 May 2006 93,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P865 BFX is a 1997 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P865 BFX, 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 P865 BFX registered?

P865 BFX is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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