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L531 DUK

1993 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,238 mi
Last recorded156,238 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 DUK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2007 156,238 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 156,118 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 156,014 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 154,500 miles

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

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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L531 DUK is a 1993 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L531 DUK, 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 L531 DUK registered?

L531 DUK is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 2 September 1993.

Is L531 DUK safe to buy?

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