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J151 RVU

1992 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,196 mi
Last recorded80,196 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 RVU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 80,196 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advise o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 23 May 2007 77,650 miles

advise o/s/r shockabsorber damp †advise front subframe corroded †advise o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2006 74,383 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 74,383 miles

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

advise o/s c.v.boot perished †advise front antiroll bar link pins worn †advise front tyres worn on edges 195/65/15 †advise o/s/r shocker damp

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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J151 RVU is a 1992 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J151 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J151 RVU registered?

J151 RVU is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 24 April 1992.

Is J151 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J151 RVU 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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