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L196 GFR

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,909 mi
Last recorded103,909 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 GFR
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 103,909 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 103,909 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,844 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,894 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 84,391 miles

rear tyres close to limits

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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L196 GFR is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 103,169 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 L196 GFR, 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 32 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L196 GFR registered?

L196 GFR is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 9 February 1994.

Is L196 GFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 GFR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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