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N148 XKV

1996 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 XKV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 82,702 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 82,702 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 82,074 miles

fuel tank has been repaired not replaced not leaking at time of test

Fail 9 Nov 2006 82,063 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear discs corroded

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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N148 XKV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N148 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N148 XKV registered?

N148 XKV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N148 XKV safe to buy?

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