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E507 NEF

1988 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,976 mi
Last recorded120,976 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 NEF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 120,976 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 120,705 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 120,394 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,193 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 119,701 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,546 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 119,546 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 119,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 119,060 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 118,694 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 118,192 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 117,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 116,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 115,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 114,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 112,878 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 111,461 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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E507 NEF is a 1988 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E507 NEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E507 NEF?

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What year was E507 NEF registered?

E507 NEF is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 29 April 1988.

Is E507 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E507 NEF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E507 NEF have outstanding finance?

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