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F760 VDF

1989 Rover 827

Bronze Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 VDF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 77,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,181 miles

Nearside Front outer sill poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2018 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2017 71,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 71,441 miles

Nearside Guidance of fill in the sill

Pass 11 Aug 2015 71,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 70,715 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 69,132 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 67,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 65,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 64,095 miles

Hand brake lever close to full travel

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2009 62,382 miles

Nearside screen washer only just working

Offside rear outer arch rusting a little

Fail 18 May 2009 62,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside screen washer only just working

Offside rear outer arch rusting a little

Pass 19 May 2008 60,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2007 58,541 miles

Hand brake lever close to full travel

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2006 56,807 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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F760 VDF is a 1989 Rover 827 in Bronze with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 F760 VDF, 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 F760 VDF registered?

F760 VDF is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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