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K828 LGX

1993 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,434 mi
Last recorded155,434 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK828 LGX
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 155,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,322 miles

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

Rear lower sill / fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 140,085 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 139,215 miles

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

light corrossion to rear inner sills

Pass 3 Mar 2014 137,969 miles

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

Fuel smell around filler neck area

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,969 miles

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

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

Fuel smell around filler neck area

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 136,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 134,672 miles

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Feb 2012 134,671 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 132,914 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 126,252 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 122,307 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 113,120 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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K828 LGX is a 1993 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K828 LGX, 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 K828 LGX registered?

K828 LGX is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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