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L470 PMF

1993 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,872 mi
Last recorded136,872 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 PMF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 136,872 miles

Air bag light on.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 136,866 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Air bag light on.

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 134,239 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 134,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake pads possibly wearing thin

nearside front brake hose contaminated with grease

Pass 17 Mar 2006 130,553 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2006 130,531 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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 PMF is a 1993 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L470 PMF registered?

L470 PMF is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 20 October 1993.

Is L470 PMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 PMF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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