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L303 OVV

1993 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,717 mi
Last recorded83,717 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL303 OVV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

engine noise

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 24 Dec 2010 83,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

engine noise

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,555 miles

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

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

front side lights dull

offside and nearside outer boot gaiters perished

Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front side lights dull

offside and nearside outer boot gaiters perished

Pass 4 Dec 2008 67,723 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak off engine!! both rear shock absorbers require replacing!! leaking oil.

Fail 4 Dec 2008 67,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak off engine!! both rear shock absorbers require replacing!! leaking oil.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 59,912 miles

both front lower wish bone bushes starting to split, rear shockers damp, advise pad check look low, o/s/r tyre starting to perish

half of n/s/f washa jet blocked, half of o/s/f washa jet missing screen, both front top suspension bushes slight play, both cv boots starting to split, oil leak on steering rack, oil leak on engine, slight leak of grease on o/s/track rod end

Fail 29 Nov 2007 59,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower wish bone bushes starting to split, rear shockers damp, advise pad check look low, o/s/r tyre starting to perish

half of n/s/f washa jet blocked, half of o/s/f washa jet missing screen, both front top suspension bushes slight play, both cv boots starting to split, oil leak on steering rack, oil leak on engine, slight leak of grease on o/s/track rod end

Pass 30 Nov 2006 55,980 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 55,349 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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L303 OVV is a 1993 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L303 OVV, 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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L303 OVV is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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