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N202 PCD

1996 Rover 825

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,007 mi
Last recorded40,007 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 PCD
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 40,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

battery insecure.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,731 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

winscreen is marked

Pass 28 May 2009 33,733 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 33,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 May 2008 31,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2008 31,624 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 29,333 miles

rear brakes disc slight corosion

Pass 3 May 2006 26,249 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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N202 PCD is a 1996 Rover 825 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N202 PCD, 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 N202 PCD registered?

N202 PCD is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N202 PCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 PCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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