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E135 EBW

1988 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,971 mi
Last recorded86,971 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE135 EBW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,971 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,971 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 81,136 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 81,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill has minor damage.

Pass 8 Mar 2006 75,778 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 827?

Based on 22,695 MOT tests across 4,588 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
2,802
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,678
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,427
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,187
Brake pipe excessively corroded 884
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 854
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E135 EBW is a 1988 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 83,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 827 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,678 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E135 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 827 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E135 EBW registered?

E135 EBW is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E135 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E135 EBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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