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K359 LRW

1993 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,085 mi
Last recorded148,085 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 LRW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 148,085 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front wing corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 148,085 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front wing corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2009 147,529 miles

power steering /oil leak from engine area ;front exhaust corroding and slight leak ;rear shocks weaping ;front number plate cracked ;discs corroding ;brake pipes corroding sills corroding

Fail 12 Feb 2009 147,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

power steering /oil leak from engine area ;front exhaust corroding and slight leak ;rear shocks weaping ;front number plate cracked ;discs corroding ;brake pipes corroding sills corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2008 131,061 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge ;front tyres wearing on edges and on limit ;oil leak ;possible power steering leak ;rear shocks weaping ;sills corroding

Fail 28 Feb 2008 131,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge ;front tyres wearing on edges and on limit ;oil leak ;possible power steering leak ;rear shocks weaping ;sills corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2007 144,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 144,974 miles

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

o/s sill corroding ; steering rack weaping ;both rear shocks weaping

Pass 7 Mar 2006 143,025 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 143,013 miles

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

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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K359 LRW is a 1993 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K359 LRW, 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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What year was K359 LRW registered?

K359 LRW is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K359 LRW safe to buy?

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