1997 Rover 825 2.5L Petrol · P576 BRU
1997 Rover 825 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 12 May 1997. Recorded mileage 42,401 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 825
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P576 BRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 42,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P576 BRU Mileage History
- 06/04/202442,028 mi
- 01/04/202542,395 mi+367 mi
- 15/04/202542,397 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/202642,401 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/202642,401 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P576 BRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 825 (P576 BRU) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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