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F482 DFV

1989 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,182 mi
Last recorded100,182 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 DFV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2008 100,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 87,983 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 87,983 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 78,042 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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F482 DFV is a 1989 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F482 DFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F482 DFV registered?

F482 DFV is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F482 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 DFV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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