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L251 TDU

1994 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,690 mi
Last recorded114,690 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 TDU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 114,690 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 114,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 110,974 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2009 110,974 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil filter leaking

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,176 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 107,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 102,866 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 102,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 98,154 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 97,857 miles

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

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

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

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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L251 TDU is a 1994 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L251 TDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L251 TDU registered?

L251 TDU is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L251 TDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 TDU shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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