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J755 UVC

1992 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ755 UVC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 82,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear outer sills rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 82,684 miles

both rear outer sills rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,483 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Front Drop Link Bushes Perishing

General Corrosion Underside Of Vehicle

Offside Front Tyre Close To Limit

Oil Leak

Rear Brake Imbalance 34%

Rear Discs In Poor Condition

Rear Wheel Arches Corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 79,645 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 79,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear brake discs rusted and pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2011 77,763 miles

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Vehicle fuel filler tubing deteriorated but not leaking fuel at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2011 77,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake discs pitted

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs pitted

Vehicle fuel filler tubing deteriorated but not leaking fuel at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2010 76,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle fuel filler tubing deteriorated but not leaking fuel at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,904 miles

Engine fan belts deteriorated

Fuel filler neak tubing corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 73,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 71,351 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 71,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 69,228 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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J755 UVC is a 1992 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J755 UVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J755 UVC?

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What year was J755 UVC registered?

J755 UVC is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 16 June 1992.

Is J755 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J755 UVC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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