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L470 AUT

1993 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

139,569 mi
Last recorded139,569 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 AUT
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 139,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear sills rusting

emission re tested on gas

engine oil leak

rear silencer rusting

Fail 22 Sep 2016 139,569 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear sills rusting

engine oil leak

rear silencer rusting

Pass 22 Aug 2015 137,994 miles

corrosion / rust around outer cills and wheel arch`s

oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 22 Aug 2015 137,994 miles

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

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

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

corrosion / rust around outer cills and wheel arch`s

oil leak

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 134,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 129,621 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 2 Apr 2013 129,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 1 Feb 2012 121,320 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

SRS light illuminated

Fail 26 Jan 2012 121,183 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

SRS light illuminated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 112,460 miles

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

airbag / srs light on dashboard

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 107,496 miles

rear discs are rusty

srs / airbag light on - on dashboard

tiny chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

power steering appears very light

rear discs are rusty

srs / airbag light on - on dashboard

tiny chip in windscreen

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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L470 AUT is a 1993 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 L470 AUT, 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 L470 AUT registered?

L470 AUT is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 15 November 1993.

Is L470 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 AUT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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