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L492 DOB

1993 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

113,721 mi
Last recorded113,721 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL492 DOB
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 113,721 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 111,931 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 111,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,169 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 108,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 108,159 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2019 105,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake slight travel

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 104,033 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,823 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 100,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,242 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 97,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,061 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,059 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,607 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 89,232 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 89,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,308 miles

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s/f outer gaiter has pin hole

Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front outer cv gaiters cracking

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s/f outer gaiter has pin hole

Pass 23 Jan 2008 79,506 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,329 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 58,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 58,453 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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L492 DOB is a 1993 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1993 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 110,756 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L492 DOB, 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 L492 DOB registered?

L492 DOB is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 18 August 1993.

Is L492 DOB safe to buy?

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