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L283 PVC

1993 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 PVC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 124,669 miles

Sills becoming corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 124,563 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

O/S/R foot & handbrake readings low.Screenwash weak. †Front brake pads worn ??. †Sills becoming corroded.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2006 121,312 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 121,312 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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L283 PVC is a 1993 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L283 PVC, 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 L283 PVC registered?

L283 PVC is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 14 December 1993.

Is L283 PVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 PVC shows 4 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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