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J797 WHL

1992 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,456 mi
Last recorded136,456 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ797 WHL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 136,456 miles

rear pads low † †chip in zone a † †o/s/f tyre near limit † †various brake pipes weakened by corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2007 136,448 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake pedal sinks under pressure

chip in zone a windscreen

front and rear pads low

front plate looseness

o/s/f tyre near legal limit

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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J797 WHL is a 1992 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J797 WHL, 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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What year was J797 WHL registered?

J797 WHL is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J797 WHL safe to buy?

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