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L423 MEP

1994 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,224 mi
Last recorded65,224 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL423 MEP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,224 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,224 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 65,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

All discs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 61,059 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 58,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,098 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,748 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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L423 MEP is a 1994 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L423 MEP, 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 L423 MEP registered?

L423 MEP is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L423 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L423 MEP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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