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L283 YWK

1994 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,923 mi
Last recorded101,923 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 YWK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,923 miles

front and rear discs worn but not weakened

slight corrosion on under side

Fail 9 Jan 2013 101,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front and rear discs worn but not weakened

front pads low

rear pads low

slight corrosion on under side

slight slit in n/s cv boot

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,047 miles

front tyres near to wear limit

Fail 11 Jan 2012 99,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear bike mounting protruding beond bumper may obstruct padestrian

Pass 13 Jan 2011 95,787 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 92,614 miles

fuel pis starting to corrode

slight corrosion on under sie

Pass 13 Jan 2009 89,661 miles

rear lights fog lights slightley obscured by rear mounted bike

Pass 8 Jan 2008 86,544 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 79,737 miles

slight chip in lower front screen on drivers side does not impair view

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 YWK is a 1994 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L283 YWK, 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 L283 YWK registered?

L283 YWK is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 31 May 1994.

Is L283 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L283 YWK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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