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F686 PYL

1989 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,582 mi
Last recorded92,582 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2005
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF686 PYL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2005 92,582 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2005 92,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

OIL LEAK on engine

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

TYRES wearing on edges OK at present

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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F686 PYL is a 1989 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 F686 PYL, 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 F686 PYL registered?

F686 PYL is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 11 January 1989.

Is F686 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F686 PYL shows 2 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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