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G805 MHG

1990 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,265 mi
Last recorded84,265 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG805 MHG
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2023 84,265 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

borh rear brake disc's slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

front cross member corroded

fuel tank and fuel pipes corroded. no leaks at time of test

oil leak

rear sections of both sills corroded

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre/rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brakes have low effort on foot brake advice customer to have them looked at

fuel tank corroding no fuel leaks time of test.

slight misfire when cold at idle

slight oil leak

under body corroding and front and rear suspension parts

Fail 27 Jul 2021 83,695 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit bear wires exposed and hanging down from glove box (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing clasp missing from vehicle and belt stuck behind seat back (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from centre/rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brakes have low effort on foot brake advice customer to have them looked at

fuel tank corroding no fuel leaks time of test.

slight misfire when cold at idle

slight oil leak

under body corroding and front and rear suspension parts

Pass 15 May 2019 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded as it goes through int the floor

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components

Fail 13 May 2019 83,167 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe to flexi hose is corroded as it goes through int the floor

both rear brake disc's have corrosion to faces

engine oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded inc suspension components

Pass 19 Dec 2017 80,487 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose going in to rear floor. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread no cords as yet and perishing. close to wear markers.

both lower ball joint rubber dust covers perishing.

fuel tank has been removed and repaired. no leaks time off test.

slight blow from second hand front pipe flexy fitted.

under body corroding. needs good oil spray.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 80,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose going in to rear floor. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre badly splitting in tread no cords as yet and perishing. close to wear markers.

both lower ball joint rubber dust covers perishing.

under body corroding. needs good oil spray.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 76,137 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,977 miles

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

leak from o/s of steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2015 74,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front wipers split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

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

leak from o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,767 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 73,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,458 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,921 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

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

battery loose

front inner headlamp mainbeam not working

handbrake travel long

Pass 15 Jun 2011 64,298 miles

Corrosion to front subframe

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2010 62,287 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 61,865 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 61,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2008 60,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre nearing limit & worn on inner shoulder

steering rack damp

Pass 4 May 2007 56,712 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 54,326 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 54,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

back box corroded and slightly blowing not excessive yet

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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G805 MHG is a 1990 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1990 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,545 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 G805 MHG, 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 36 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G805 MHG is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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