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G877 ARF

1989 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,277 mi
Last recorded166,277 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Rover 82787,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG877 ARF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2006 166,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 166,225 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Battery insecure

N/s/r outer door handle missing

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Pass 9 Sep 2005 163,751 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 163,751 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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G877 ARF is a 1989 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G877 ARF, 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 G877 ARF registered?

G877 ARF is a 1989 Rover 827, first registered on 28 October 1989.

Is G877 ARF safe to buy?

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