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J985 FGJ

1992 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,409 mi
Last recorded151,409 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ985 FGJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 151,409 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 151,409 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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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J985 FGJ is a 1992 Rover 827 in White 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 J985 FGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J985 FGJ registered?

J985 FGJ is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J985 FGJ safe to buy?

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Does J985 FGJ have outstanding finance?

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