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F273 VDG

1989 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,071 mi
Last recorded68,071 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF273 VDG
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,071 miles

battery insecure.

n/side wiper blade split.

n/sided rear shoch absorber damp with oil.

o/side front drive shaft abs reluctor ring broken.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

battery insecure.

n/side wiper blade split.

n/sided rear shoch absorber damp with oil.

o/side front drive shaft abs reluctor ring broken.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 67,046 miles

brake fluid level low.

n/side & o/side upper front suspension arm pivot bushes have slight free play.

o/side drive shaft outer abs reluctor ring broken.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,043 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

brake fluid reservoir level low.

o/side front drive shaft ABS reluctor ring broken.

slght free play in front suspension upper arm pivot's n/side & o/side

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,626 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,626 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 63,470 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 63,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 62,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 59,699 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s hand brake low on performance

Fail 24 Mar 2007 59,689 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,071 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F273 VDG is a 1989 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F273 VDG, 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 F273 VDG registered?

F273 VDG is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 12 June 1989.

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