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H131 BWS

1991 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 BWS
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,385 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 119,385 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

EM light on and engine running rough

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

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

both rear tyres perished and split showing cords but shorter than 25mm

rear outer sill covers fitted

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 119,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,964 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 118,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 118,948 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 118,948 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 118,948 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 118,948 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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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H131 BWS is a 1991 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 104,404 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 H131 BWS, 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 35 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H131 BWS registered?

H131 BWS is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 7 February 1991.

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