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J668 SOA

1991 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,960 mi
Last recorded104,960 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 SOA
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2008 104,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 100,855 miles

corrosion on front sub frame.

general corrosion on suspension.

nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Fail 25 Jul 2007 100,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion on front sub frame.

general corrosion on suspension.

nearside wiper blade splitting.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,733 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 96,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

There is corrosion on the exhaust pipe.

There is corrosion on the front subframe.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 93,195 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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J668 SOA is a 1991 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J668 SOA, 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 J668 SOA registered?

J668 SOA is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J668 SOA safe to buy?

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