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H638 WCP

1990 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

117,206 mi
Last recorded117,206 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 WCP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2008 117,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2007 112,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 112,311 miles

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

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

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

smell of petrol nearside rear

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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H638 WCP is a 1990 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H638 WCP, 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 H638 WCP registered?

H638 WCP is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is H638 WCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H638 WCP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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