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P581 CWN

1996 Rover 25

Yellow Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP581 CWN
MakeRover
Model25
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 120,534 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 120,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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P581 CWN is a 1996 Rover 25 in Yellow with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Rover 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P581 CWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P581 CWN registered?

P581 CWN is a 1996 Rover 25, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P581 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P581 CWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P581 CWN have outstanding finance?

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