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F109 SFH

1989 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,267 mi
Last recorded90,267 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 SFH
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 90,267 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 90,267 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 85,963 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 85,932 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OSR door wont open from outside.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,289 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,289 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs corroded on inner edges. OSR Door will not open from outside. front bumper damaged. vehicle underbody weak with corrosion.

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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F109 SFH is a 1989 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 87,746 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 F109 SFH, 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 37 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F109 SFH registered?

F109 SFH is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 5 January 1989.

Is F109 SFH safe to buy?

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