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N167 MTC

1996 Rover 825

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,740 mi
Last recorded113,740 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN167 MTC
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 113,740 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 110,456 miles

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 14 Jun 2011 110,296 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2010 106,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 106,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside 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 disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 104,860 miles

suggest; replace front wiper blades soon, check rear brake pads for wear, coolant header tank is leaking.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 103,819 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 103,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 102,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,535 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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N167 MTC is a 1996 Rover 825 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N167 MTC, 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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N167 MTC is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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