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N115 OYW

1996 Rover 825

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,559 mi
Last recorded98,559 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 OYW
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 98,559 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 24 May 2017 98,559 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp not working

oil level high

Pass 19 May 2016 97,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 97,035 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 14 May 2015 97,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror unit damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 21 May 2014 96,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 95,329 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 95,329 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Oil level high

rear exhaust mountings split

Pass 14 May 2012 93,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 91,505 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 91,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 89,738 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 85,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,986 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 81,986 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both steering rack support mountings worn

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,879 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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N115 OYW is a 1996 Rover 825 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 825 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 94,403 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 N115 OYW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 825 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N115 OYW registered?

N115 OYW is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N115 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 OYW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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