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F603 DOE

1989 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

157,733 mi
Last recorded157,733 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 DOE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 May 2008 157,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion on outer sill lips and rear suspension members

perishing on both rear tyres

Pass 8 May 2007 156,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 156,534 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2006 155,073 miles

1.poor l/h and r/h diplight patern

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 28 Apr 2006 155,073 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

1. r/h front brake binding

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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F603 DOE is a 1989 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F603 DOE, 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 F603 DOE registered?

F603 DOE is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F603 DOE safe to buy?

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