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F253 ENX

1989 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,769 mi
Last recorded43,769 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF253 ENX
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2011 43,769 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

o/s/f indicater lens missing

underside of vehicle showing heavy signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,769 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f indicater lens missing

underside of vehicle showing heavy signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,126 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 42,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 42,051 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,365 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 May 2008 39,335 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,708 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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F253 ENX is a 1989 Rover 827 in Black 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 F253 ENX, 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 F253 ENX registered?

F253 ENX is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 11 May 1989.

Is F253 ENX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F253 ENX 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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