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E436 XGT

1988 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,890 mi
Last recorded113,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE436 XGT
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 113,890 miles

Both brakes binding slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Brake dics corroded on inner face ( only 60% of face left)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 113,889 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both brakes binding slightly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S/F Brake dics corroded on inner face ( only 60% of face left)

O/S/F Brake binding slightly

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

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)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 113,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 113,877 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E436 XGT is a 1988 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E436 XGT, 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 E436 XGT registered?

E436 XGT is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E436 XGT safe to buy?

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