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F666 RPK

1989 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,830 mi
Last recorded164,830 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF666 RPK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2008 164,830 miles

DAMAGE NOTICED TO O/S HEADLAMP GLASS ADVISE REAR TYRES INCORRECT ROTATION

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 164,830 miles

DAMAGE NOTICED TO O/S HEADLAMP GLASS ADVISE REAR TYRES INCORRECT ROTATION

Pass 24 Oct 2007 150,047 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2007 152,043 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2006 135,765 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 135,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F666 RPK is a 1989 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F666 RPK, 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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F666 RPK is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 21 April 1989.

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