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P865 YNL

1997 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 YNL
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 120,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 120,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 113,956 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 113,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 105,335 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 28 Oct 2008 105,334 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 89,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2007 89,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 84,422 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 84,422 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 84,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YNL is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P865 YNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 YNL registered?

P865 YNL is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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