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H813 CGU

1991 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,589 mi
Last recorded99,589 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH813 CGU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 99,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2013 99,563 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f headlamp glass cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 98,308 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 97,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 97,063 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 95,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2010 95,669 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,469 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,236 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 93,205 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,145 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 89,539 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 89,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H813 CGU is a 1991 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H813 CGU, 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 H813 CGU registered?

H813 CGU is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H813 CGU safe to buy?

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