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H396 CEU

1991 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

185,898 mi
Last recorded185,898 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 CEU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 May 2014 185,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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H396 CEU is a 1991 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H396 CEU, 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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H396 CEU is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 22 February 1991.

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