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J907 SWK

1992 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,152 mi
Last recorded90,152 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ907 SWK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 90,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 86,910 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 86,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Surface corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 86,820 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle fully corroded.

Pass 27 May 2015 84,757 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen Washers weak but provide enough fluid to clear screen

radiator leaking

Fail 26 May 2015 84,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine

Oil spray needed as underbody corroding

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen Washers weak but provide enough fluid to clear screen

radiator leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,432 miles

n/s outer sill getting corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s outer sill getting corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2013 80,280 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,496 miles

rear fuel pipe union corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,574 miles

o/s outer sill slightly coroded

Fail 1 Sep 2009 78,574 miles

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

o/s outer sill slightly coroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 78,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 76,925 miles

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

Offside Front 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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J907 SWK is a 1992 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 J907 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 J907 SWK registered?

J907 SWK is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 25 June 1992.

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