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K3 DNW

1996 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,644 mi
Last recorded32,644 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DNW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,644 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 32,575 miles

Oil leak

advise air bag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,073 miles

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

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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,205 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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K3 DNW is a 1996 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 86,251 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 K3 DNW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K3 DNW?

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What year was K3 DNW registered?

K3 DNW is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is K3 DNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 DNW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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