MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,944 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of J597 XBL?
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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?
The MOT history for J597 XBL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J597 XBL have outstanding finance?
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