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J731 ODU

1991 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,712 mi
Last recorded187,712 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 ODU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 187,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 184,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 179,301 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 179,301 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 174,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plate lamp lenses dirty

Pass 28 Sep 2007 174,782 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

number plate lamp lenses dirty

Pass 28 Sep 2006 169,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 165,939 miles

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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J731 ODU is a 1991 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J731 ODU, 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 J731 ODU registered?

J731 ODU is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J731 ODU safe to buy?

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