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L32 SMC

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,897 mi
Last recorded67,897 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 SMC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,897 miles

Damage to mirrors, number plates, body panels and bumpers

Pass 4 Jul 2006 66,699 miles

bit of movement nearside headlamp

both front anti roll bar link rod bushes splitting

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front number plate cracked

hint of movement to both front lower balljoints

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot deep cracking

offside front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow front pipe

small cut offside front tyre sidewall

some wear in rack

various brake pipes furring

Fail 4 Jul 2006 66,699 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bit of movement to nearside headlamp

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

deep cracking to nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot

front number plate cracked

hint of movement to both front lower balljoints

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight exhaust blow front exhaust pipe

small cut offside front tyre sidewall

some wear in rack

various brake pipes furring

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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L32 SMC is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L32 SMC, 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 L32 SMC registered?

L32 SMC is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 15 July 1994.

Is L32 SMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L32 SMC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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