CarVerify

Free Car Check

L688 DFD

1994 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,971 mi
Last recorded108,971 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL688 DFD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 108,971 miles

front brake discs worn - unable to visually check brake pads

o/s/f outer ball joint boot split

o/s/f shock absorber lower bush starting to deteriorate

oil leaks on engine

rear brake discs corroding & brake pads very low

slight blow on exhaust downpipe

Pass 4 Apr 2007 104,206 miles

1 slight blow on manifold †2 both rear tyres worn to tread bars †3 nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge †4 pads not checked, possibly low †5 oil leak on engine

Fail 4 Apr 2007 104,206 miles

1 slight blow on manifold †2 both rear tyres worn to tread bars †3 nearside rear tyre worn to limit on outer edge †4 pads not checked, possibly low †5 oil leak on engine

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,733 miles

1 brake pads not checked †2 both rear tyres worn to limit on edges †3 both sills rusting but not holed

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
Full Rover 827 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L688 DFD is a 1994 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L688 DFD, 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

How do I check the history of L688 DFD?

You can check the full history of L688 DFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L688 DFD registered?

L688 DFD is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L688 DFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L688 DFD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L688 DFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L688 DFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.