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G862 OFD

1990 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,333 mi
Last recorded130,333 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 OFD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 May 2017 130,333 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both... Possible switch or relay fault (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working Switch or relay type fault (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Balljoint cover also damaged (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 128,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to go out of round slightly

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 128,512 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From inside vehicle to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From inside vehicle to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread starting to go out of round slightly

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 127,170 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 127,168 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 123,780 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 123,769 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 118,645 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 118,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 115,918 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 112,544 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 112,540 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 108,505 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 108,502 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 104,211 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 104,209 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 99,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,383 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 86,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 86,469 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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G862 OFD is a 1990 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G862 OFD, 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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What year was G862 OFD registered?

G862 OFD is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 14 February 1990.

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