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K796 WBC

1993 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 WBC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 143,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both no plates deteriorating, elec windows n/w, o/s/f door stiff

brake fluid level low, eng oil leak

front & rear brake imb high, front brake discs worn, rear brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f fog light n/w, o/s outer washer jet n/w, wipers poor, n/s h/lamp lens damaged

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & deteriorating

underside of car muddy, boot full of kit

Fail 12 Oct 2007 143,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both no plates deteriorating, elec windows n/w, o/s/f door stiff

brake fluid level low, eng oil leak

front & rear brake imb high, front brake discs worn, rear brake discs deteriorating

n/s/f fog light n/w, o/s outer washer jet n/w, wipers poor, n/s h/lamp lens damaged

n/s/f lower ball joint slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge & deteriorating

underside of car muddy, boot full of kit

Pass 27 Oct 2006 135,184 miles

as per previous advisory sheet

Fail 27 Oct 2006 135,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front disc pads wearing

mascots hanging from sun visors and mirror

nearside front fog lamp not working

rear number plate discoloured

slight play offside front lower suspension joint

Pass 19 Oct 2005 125,951 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 125,951 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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K796 WBC is a 1993 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K796 WBC, 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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K796 WBC is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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