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K535 TKJ

1993 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,737 mi
Last recorded155,737 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 TKJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 155,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 155,735 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 155,660 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 155,658 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal has excessive travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 155,636 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 155,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 154,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 152,080 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 152,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe leaking filler tube (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 149,845 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 149,845 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 148,182 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 146,860 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 143,324 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 140,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 140,758 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,438 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 135,382 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 135,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 133,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 129,583 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 22,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 22,633 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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K535 TKJ is a 1993 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K535 TKJ, 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 K535 TKJ registered?

K535 TKJ is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K535 TKJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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