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P924 REW

1997 Rover 825

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,347 mi
Last recorded130,347 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP924 REW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,347 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 122,071 miles

corrosion nearside rear brake hose and ferrule

front pads are low

offside front cv gaitor deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight binding nearside rear wheel

slight play in steering colunm

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Fail 8 Jun 2009 122,071 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

corrosion nearside rear brake hose and ferrule

front pads are low

offside front cv gaitor deteriorated

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight binding nearside rear wheel

slight play in steering colunm

slight play offside front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2008 121,861 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake disc corroded on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 121,413 miles

o/s rear brake disc corroded on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2006 120,403 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 120,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s rear brake disc corroded on 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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P924 REW is a 1997 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P924 REW, 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 P924 REW registered?

P924 REW is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 23 July 1997.

Is P924 REW safe to buy?

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