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L908 SUM

1994 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,478 mi
Last recorded134,478 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 SUM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 134,478 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 134,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 134,316 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 134,168 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 133,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,959 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,689 miles

n/s screen cracked at bottom

Pass 18 May 2010 133,627 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 133,455 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 132,335 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 128,361 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 119,569 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 119,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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L908 SUM is a 1994 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L908 SUM, 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 L908 SUM registered?

L908 SUM is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L908 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L908 SUM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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