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J188 PCW

1992 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,833 mi
Last recorded127,833 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 PCW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 127,833 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 127,828 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 122,005 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J188 PCW is a 1992 Rover 827 in Black 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 J188 PCW, 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 J188 PCW registered?

J188 PCW is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 8 June 1992.

Is J188 PCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J188 PCW 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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