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F793 NBW

1989 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,414 mi
Last recorded43,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF793 NBW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,414 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 43,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front indicator outer lens missing.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,783 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 41,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/s. front indicator outer lens missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,461 miles

corrosion developing throughout vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,033 miles

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

corrosion developing through vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2006 37,700 miles

corrosion developing under vehicle

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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F793 NBW is a 1989 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F793 NBW, 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 F793 NBW registered?

F793 NBW is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F793 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F793 NBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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