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K181 JWK

1993 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,547 mi
Last recorded114,547 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK181 JWK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 114,539 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 109,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2012 109,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 104,289 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 104,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 101,547 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine running very ruff/hunting

Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Smell of fuel from vehicle during test

Stone chips to front screen and wipers not very good

WARNING: Both front road tyres worn bald on edges and deteriorating Recommend new tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2010 101,546 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Engine running very ruff/hunting

Front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Smell of fuel from vehicle during test

Stone chips to front screen and wipers not very good

WARNING: Both front road tyres worn bald on edges and deteriorating Recommend new tyres

Pass 17 Jul 2009 99,185 miles

All front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Spare wheel missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 99,185 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

All front and rear suspension bushes are deteriorating

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear road tyres are deteriorating

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Spare wheel missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 97,504 miles

Both rear road tyres are worn below limit on inner edge of tyres

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside outer lower sill area has corrosion

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2008 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Both rear road tyres are worn below limit on inner edge of tyres

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside outer lower sill area has corrosion

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Spare wheel missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,788 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 94,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 91,226 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 91,215 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leaking

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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K181 JWK is a 1993 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 110,756 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 K181 JWK, 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 33 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K181 JWK is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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