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P761 KOP

1997 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,706 mi
Last recorded103,706 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 KOP
MakeRover
Model25
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 103,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 98,278 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 98,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 90,765 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2010 83,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

front / rear number plates started to delaminate

Pass 17 May 2009 75,453 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 75,453 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 May 2008 63,705 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 May 2007 58,460 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 54,360 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 49,683 miles

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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P761 KOP is a 1997 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P761 KOP, 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 29 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P761 KOP registered?

P761 KOP is a 1997 Rover 25, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P761 KOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P761 KOP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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