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GIL 4896

1990 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,388 mi
Last recorded70,388 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 4896
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,388 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 70,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 70,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,112 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 70,107 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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GIL 4896 is a 1990 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GIL 4896, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 4896 registered?

GIL 4896 is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 28 August 1990.

Is GIL 4896 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GIL 4896 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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