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L55 MJW

1994 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,542 mi
Last recorded69,542 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 MJW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,542 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,540 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 69,080 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,296 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 68,296 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,257 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 66,412 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,613 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,784 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 62,826 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 61,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 60,368 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 57,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,671 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 55,611 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 53,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,939 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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L55 MJW is a 1994 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 L55 MJW, 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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What year was L55 MJW registered?

L55 MJW is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L55 MJW safe to buy?

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