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G885 OFD

1990 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG885 OFD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 93,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,033 miles

various parts rusting

Fail 2 Mar 2012 91,974 miles

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

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

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

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

various parts rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leaks from engine

slight play in near side front steering rack

underside and suspension arms corroding

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,436 miles

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

both front tyres cracking due to perishing

Fail 4 Mar 2010 88,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres cracking due to perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,158 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 86,147 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 84,249 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear, + both front tyres perrishing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 82,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,386 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 80,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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G885 OFD is a 1990 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G885 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 G885 OFD registered?

G885 OFD is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 16 February 1990.

Is G885 OFD safe to buy?

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