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L456 GYV

1994 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,169 mi
Last recorded97,169 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 GYV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 97,169 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 97,167 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 97,034 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 96,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,829 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,803 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 96,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,312 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,345 miles

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,970 miles

brakes advisory : rbt park brake efficency 14%

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

slight play in nearside front tie bar bush

Fail 16 Apr 2015 94,970 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight play in nearside front tie bar bush

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 May 2013 93,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust middle box is blowing slightly

metal fuel pipes to tank have some surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2013 93,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust middle box is blowing slightly

metal fuel pipes to tank have some surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,238 miles

Bad Engine oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Bad Engine oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 86,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 86,501 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs in bad condition on inner face

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,986 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING [ STRNG ADVISE ] .

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 77,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,973 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,548 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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L456 GYV is a 1994 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L456 GYV, 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 L456 GYV registered?

L456 GYV is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 3 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L456 GYV shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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