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N168 AJE

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN168 AJE
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 148,587 miles

coolant leaking of of damaged header tank

exhaust has slight leak of gases

offside steering sytem has slight play

screen has minor damage outside zone a

Pass 29 Oct 2008 131,951 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 131,751 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 118,788 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 118,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 109,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 109,943 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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N168 AJE is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N168 AJE, 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 N168 AJE registered?

N168 AJE is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N168 AJE safe to buy?

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