1997 Rover 825 2.5L Diesel · P157 AUM
1997 Rover 825 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 182,154 miles. MOT expired on 27 Nov 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 825
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P157 AUM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2008
- 182,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P157 AUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 825 (P157 AUM) between October 2006 and November 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
P157 AUM Mileage History
- 11/10/2006142,202 mi
- 17/10/2006142,492 mi+290 mi
- 28/11/2007168,526 mi+26,034 mi
- 28/11/2007168,526 mi
- 18/11/2008182,009 mi+13,483 mi
- 20/11/2008182,154 mi+145 mi
Average of roughly 18,930 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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