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L338 JDA

1994 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

152,926 mi
Last recorded152,926 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 JDA
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2008 152,926 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 150,330 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 150,320 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2006 147,455 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 147,378 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both drop link arm bushs perishing

both front top wishbone bushs perishing

coolant leaking

front number plate damaged

offside front outer CV boot starting to perish

offside front tyre on the limit

offside headlamp aim on the top limit

oil leak

seatbelt stalk casing missing on drivers seatbelt

slight misting of oil on both rear shock absorbers

slight play in the steering rack

slight smearing on windscreen

steering rack sweating

unable to open the offside rear door from the outside

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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L338 JDA is a 1994 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L338 JDA, 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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L338 JDA is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 28 June 1994.

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