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N221 PWV

1996 Rover 825

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,495 mi
Last recorded139,495 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Rover 82594,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 PWV
MakeRover
Model825
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 139,495 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 May 2016 139,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Apr 2014 128,858 miles

All four tyres having cracking to their walls

Exhaust emissions test only just passed

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s/f brake binding

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 123,035 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2013 123,035 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 114,841 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 114,841 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,498 miles

O/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,498 miles

O/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 102,207 miles

advise air conditioning topup

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

clutch fluid contaminated (brown)

engine oil level low

cambelt due for replacement every 96,000 miles or 8 years

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust system fouling on the rear anti roll bar

offside front inner steering rack arm slight play

offside front tyre wall perishing

tracking needs adjustment

Fail 1 Feb 2008 102,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise air conditioning topup

brake fluid contaminated (brown)

cambelt due for replacement every 96,000 miles or 8 years

clutch fluid contaminated (brown)

engine oil level low

exhaust system fouling on the rear anti roll bar

offside front inner steering rack arm slight play

offside front tyre wall perishing

tracking needs adjustment

Pass 15 Feb 2007 96,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 88,614 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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N221 PWV is a 1996 Rover 825 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N221 PWV, 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 N221 PWV registered?

N221 PWV is a 1996 Rover 825, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N221 PWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 PWV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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