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J803 BPU

1992 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

197,193 mi
Last recorded197,193 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ803 BPU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2007 197,193 miles

o/s outer cv gaitor cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2007 197,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s outer cv gaitor cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 193,513 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 193,513 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight movement in both front lower joints †o/s outer cv gaitor cracked †dampness round n/s outer cv gaitor †n/s/r inner antiroll bar bush started to wear †n/s sill weak at front †rear discs rusty///??

Fail 11 Aug 2006 193,506 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight movement in both front lower joints †n/s lower joint gaitor split †o/s outer cv gaitor cracked †dampness round n/s outer cv gaitor †n/s/r inner antiroll bar bush started to wear †n/s sill at front weak

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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J803 BPU is a 1992 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J803 BPU, 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 J803 BPU registered?

J803 BPU is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J803 BPU safe to buy?

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