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L189 EOV

1993 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,981 mi
Last recorded115,981 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 EOV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 115,981 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

front registraion plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2009 112,012 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 106,955 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 106,953 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 99,125 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 99,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 89,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 89,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 79,150 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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L189 EOV is a 1993 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L189 EOV, 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 L189 EOV registered?

L189 EOV is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L189 EOV safe to buy?

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