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P902 PVG

1997 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 PVG
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 94,900 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 94,863 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,618 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 91,618 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 84,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P902 PVG is a 1997 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P902 PVG, 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

How do I check the history of P902 PVG?

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What year was P902 PVG registered?

P902 PVG is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P902 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 PVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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