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J597 XBL

1992 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,944 mi
Last recorded89,944 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 XBL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 89,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 85,954 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 85,869 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 85,675 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,998 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 82,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 82,257 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.93 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.39 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear heat shield rattling against exhaust

pg-fi light on

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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J597 XBL is a 1992 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J597 XBL, 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 J597 XBL registered?

J597 XBL is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J597 XBL safe to buy?

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