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L495 WLM

1994 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,483 mi
Last recorded94,483 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 WLM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,483 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 94,483 miles

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

power steering low

Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

chip in screen

front seat belt catches req att

rear center seat belt missing

Fail 17 Feb 2009 93,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

chip in screen

front seat belt catches req att

rear center seat belt missing

Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,590 miles

rear exhaust corroded steering rack damp rear shocks damp

Pass 16 Feb 2007 89,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2007 89,124 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,324 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,324 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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L495 WLM is a 1994 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L495 WLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L495 WLM registered?

L495 WLM is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L495 WLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L495 WLM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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