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E636 MDD

1988 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,284 mi
Last recorded72,284 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE636 MDD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,284 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 71,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 69,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 69,741 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 69,358 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 69,024 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 66,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 66,952 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,562 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,555 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 66,397 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 66,120 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 66,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 10 Jan 2006 64,176 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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E636 MDD is a 1988 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E636 MDD, 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 E636 MDD registered?

E636 MDD is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E636 MDD safe to buy?

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