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J291 GMD

1991 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

205,986 mi
Last recorded205,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ291 GMD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 205,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 204,955 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 203,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 108,235 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 198,235 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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J291 GMD is a 1991 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J291 GMD, 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 J291 GMD registered?

J291 GMD is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 16 August 1991.

Is J291 GMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J291 GMD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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