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P870 XTG

1997 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,900 mi
Last recorded35,900 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 XTG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 35,900 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,753 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 35,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,386 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 34,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 33,730 miles

cant see rear or front brake pads tidy

Pass 9 May 2011 32,959 miles

advise steering rack has slight leak

Pass 21 May 2010 31,727 miles

steering rack as slight leak

Pass 29 May 2009 29,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

cant see pads through wheels tidy

Fail 20 May 2008 28,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight oil leak from the back of engine

Pass 20 May 2008 28,686 miles

advise slight oil leak from the back of engine

Pass 22 May 2007 27,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,668 miles

nearside,offside rear tyres wearing on inside edge

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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P870 XTG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P870 XTG, 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 P870 XTG registered?

P870 XTG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P870 XTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 XTG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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