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H497 VVV

1990 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,836 mi
Last recorded158,836 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH497 VVV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 158,836 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 157,903 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 155,853 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 155,800 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front abs sensors mounts corroded & split

offside outer sill small hole front end

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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H497 VVV is a 1990 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H497 VVV, 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 H497 VVV registered?

H497 VVV is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 15 November 1990.

Is H497 VVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H497 VVV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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