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K947 HWB

1993 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,654 mi
Last recorded179,654 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK947 HWB
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 179,654 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2013 179,654 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advanced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2012 175,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 170,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 162,722 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 162,631 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 154,596 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 154,526 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 146,411 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 146,411 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 138,384 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2007 138,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2006 177,781 miles

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

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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K947 HWB is a 1993 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K947 HWB, 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 K947 HWB registered?

K947 HWB is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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