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N139 CVV

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,504 mi
Last recorded106,504 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN139 CVV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,239 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 98,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 95,845 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 95,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 92,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,823 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 90,422 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 90,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,504 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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N139 CVV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N139 CVV, 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 N139 CVV registered?

N139 CVV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 2 July 1996.

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