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F162 BCM

1989 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF162 BCM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,520 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,872 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,857 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 80,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 74,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 74,727 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 68,605 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 68,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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F162 BCM is a 1989 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F162 BCM, 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 F162 BCM registered?

F162 BCM is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is F162 BCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F162 BCM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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