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E880 OMG

1988 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,455 mi
Last recorded87,455 miles
Recorded on18 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE880 OMG
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 May 2007 87,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 May 2006 85,035 miles

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

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

many rust spots starting on body work around wheel arches and sill panels

Fail 17 May 2006 85,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

many rust spots starting on body work around wheel arches and sill panels

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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E880 OMG is a 1988 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E880 OMG, 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 E880 OMG registered?

E880 OMG is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 10 March 1988.

Is E880 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E880 OMG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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