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L606 UWP

1993 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL606 UWP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 117,248 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 116,943 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 116,943 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 115,759 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 115,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 113,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 113,223 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 113,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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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L606 UWP is a 1993 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L606 UWP, 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 L606 UWP registered?

L606 UWP is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L606 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L606 UWP 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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