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K801 DSF

1993 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,853 mi
Last recorded181,853 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK801 DSF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 181,853 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 181,853 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 178,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 178,493 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 174,919 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 174,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 170,595 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 170,543 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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K801 DSF is a 1993 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K801 DSF, 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 K801 DSF registered?

K801 DSF is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 17 January 1993.

Is K801 DSF safe to buy?

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