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L484 NWE

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,974 mi
Last recorded154,974 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL484 NWE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 154,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 154,964 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 153,849 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 153,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 May 2010 149,389 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 149,379 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 143,662 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 143,659 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 137,015 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 137,006 miles

Nearside 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)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2007 130,260 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 130,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 125,367 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 125,367 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

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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L484 NWE is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L484 NWE, 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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L484 NWE is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 18 January 1994.

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