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J850 SWK

1992 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ850 SWK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 124,197 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers outer door handle broken

front brake pads appear to becoming low?

Pass 14 Nov 2007 120,240 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2007 120,240 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 114,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaking

nearside rear road wheel buckled

offside front outer door handle damaged but working

offside front road wheel buckled

Pass 11 Nov 2005 106,138 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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J850 SWK is a 1992 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J850 SWK, 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 J850 SWK registered?

J850 SWK is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 5 June 1992.

Is J850 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J850 SWK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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