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F42 TKV

1989 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,323 mi
Last recorded63,323 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 TKV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 63,323 miles

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

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

corrosion underside

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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F42 TKV is a 1989 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 F42 TKV, 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 F42 TKV registered?

F42 TKV is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is F42 TKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F42 TKV shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F42 TKV have outstanding finance?

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