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M358 POA

1995 Rover 825

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Rover 825117,655 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 POA
MakeRover
Model825
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 109,214 miles

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

suspect diesel leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 106,940 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 106,931 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 105,784 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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M358 POA is a 1995 Rover 825 in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 117,655 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 M358 POA, 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 31 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M358 POA registered?

M358 POA is a 1995 Rover 825, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M358 POA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M358 POA 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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