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J429 PHP

1991 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 PHP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 118,755 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 May 2007 118,719 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 115,484 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 115,484 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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J429 PHP is a 1991 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J429 PHP, 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.

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What year was J429 PHP registered?

J429 PHP is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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