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F286 MJN

1988 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF286 MJN
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 88,822 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 88,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 87,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 97,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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F286 MJN is a 1988 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F286 MJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F286 MJN?

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What year was F286 MJN registered?

F286 MJN is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 26 October 1988.

Is F286 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F286 MJN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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