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L458 RUF

1993 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,491 mi
Last recorded105,491 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL458 RUF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 105,491 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

battery insecure

both rear arch rusty

handbrake uneven

Fail 25 May 2011 101,654 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 101,654 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 97,920 miles

front plate in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2009 94,667 miles

front nunber plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2008 90,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 90,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 86,844 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 83,379 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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L458 RUF is a 1993 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L458 RUF, 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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What year was L458 RUF registered?

L458 RUF is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L458 RUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L458 RUF shows 9 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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