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N185 SFP

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,447 mi
Last recorded81,447 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN185 SFP
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 81,447 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 73,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 73,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

play in steering rack at offside

windscreen scratched

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,733 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,591 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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N185 SFP is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N185 SFP, 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 N185 SFP registered?

N185 SFP is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N185 SFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N185 SFP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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