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L262 PWU

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,482 mi
Last recorded86,482 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 PWU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 86,482 miles

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 86,482 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Engine oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 85,084 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 84,878 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 81,769 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 79,289 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 79,144 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 76,748 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 76,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 74,306 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,261 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 71,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 71,678 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 69,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 68,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 63,872 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 61,189 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 58,926 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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L262 PWU is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L262 PWU, 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 L262 PWU registered?

L262 PWU is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 22 February 1994.

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