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H653 BWV

1991 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,795 mi
Last recorded139,795 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 BWV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 139,795 miles

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

corroison to nearside outer sill

wiper blades just clear screen

Fail 11 Oct 2007 139,785 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

corroison to nearside outer sill

wiper blades just clear screen

Pass 7 Oct 2006 134,581 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner high beam not working

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2005 129,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 129,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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H653 BWV is a 1991 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H653 BWV, 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 H653 BWV registered?

H653 BWV is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H653 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H653 BWV 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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