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K718 XWL

1993 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK718 XWL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2012

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 96,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 85,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 94,562 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 94,536 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 93,375 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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K718 XWL is a 1993 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K718 XWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K718 XWL registered?

K718 XWL is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 28 May 1993.

Is K718 XWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K718 XWL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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