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P953 RVF

1997 Rover 825

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,600 mi
Last recorded81,600 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 82589,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 RVF
MakeRover
Model825
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,600 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 81,600 miles

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

Brake pedal low

Pass 25 Oct 2016 81,248 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 81,246 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 79,592 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,563 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,417 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,417 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,936 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,047 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 164,730 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 58,483 miles

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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P953 RVF is a 1997 Rover 825 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P953 RVF, 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 P953 RVF registered?

P953 RVF is a 1997 Rover 825, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P953 RVF safe to buy?

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