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H838 XFR

1991 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,651 mi
Last recorded59,651 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 XFR
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,651 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,621 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,591 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,833 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 58,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 57,988 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,718 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,197 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 56,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 55,418 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,919 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,265 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 53,641 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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H838 XFR is a 1991 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 H838 XFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H838 XFR registered?

H838 XFR is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 5 February 1991.

Is H838 XFR safe to buy?

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