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K226 YVV

1992 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,503 mi
Last recorded108,503 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 YVV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 108,503 miles

Rear service brake only just met

various corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 105,253 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (heavily perished) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 102,412 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,064 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 101,064 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights interacting (1.3.2f)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,198 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside chassis and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2011 99,258 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 99,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 97,234 miles

Oil leak

chip on o/s head lamp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brakediscs worn & corroded

fuel lines corroded,& brake lines

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 May 2010 97,212 miles

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

Oil leak

chip on o/s head lamp

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front & rear brakediscs worn & corroded

fuel lines corroded,& brake lines

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edje

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2009 92,216 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight travel in footbrake

Fail 7 May 2009 92,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 86,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,492 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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K226 YVV is a 1992 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K226 YVV, 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 K226 YVV registered?

K226 YVV is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 16 November 1992.

Is K226 YVV safe to buy?

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