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L701 OMY

1994 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,810 mi
Last recorded189,810 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL701 OMY
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 189,810 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 189,242 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 186,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 186,116 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres aged and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2011 185,977 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 181,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 173,652 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2008 169,837 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 163,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 159,006 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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L701 OMY is a 1994 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L701 OMY, 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 L701 OMY?

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What year was L701 OMY registered?

L701 OMY is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L701 OMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L701 OMY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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