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J773 BVJ

1991 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1991 Rover 827104,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ773 BVJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 114,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 108,685 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 108,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 104,033 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 104,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 99,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,021 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 83,023 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 82,880 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 71,557 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 70,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

p.a.s level low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 65,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J773 BVJ is a 1991 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J773 BVJ, 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 J773 BVJ registered?

J773 BVJ is a 1991 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J773 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J773 BVJ 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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