1996 Rover 825 2.5L Diesel · P242 RGD
1996 Rover 825 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 103,530 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 825
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2499cc
P242 RGD Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2007
- 103,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P242 RGD Mileage History
- 06/12/200528,980 mi
- 14/11/200699,008 mi+70,028 mi
- 07/12/200699,018 mi+10 mi
- 27/03/2007100,795 mi+1,777 mi
- 02/04/2007100,797 mi+2 mi
- 29/11/2007103,527 mi+2,730 mi
- 11/12/2007103,529 mi+2 mi
- 12/12/2007103,530 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 36,991 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P242 RGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Rover 825 (P242 RGD) between December 2005 and December 2007.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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