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F873 PRE

1988 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

96,169 mi
Last recorded96,169 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2005
Typical for 1988 Rover 82783,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF873 PRE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2005 96,169 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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F873 PRE is a 1988 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1988 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 83,620 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 F873 PRE, 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 38 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F873 PRE registered?

F873 PRE is a 1988 Rover 827, first registered on 19 August 1988.

Is F873 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F873 PRE shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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