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HIL 8342

1992 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,482 mi
Last recorded52,482 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 8342
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 52,482 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 52,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 52,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 52,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,412 miles

Tyre pressures very low

Fail 14 Mar 2018 52,412 miles

Tyre pressures very low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 52,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,831 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,584 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 51,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,189 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,534 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,210 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,210 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 49,788 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 49,531 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,970 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 48,381 miles

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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HIL 8342 is a 1992 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1992 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,819 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 HIL 8342, 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 34 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIL 8342 registered?

HIL 8342 is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 13 March 1992.

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