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L986 RVX

1993 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,885 mi
Last recorded80,885 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 RVX
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 80,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 80,599 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,313 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 80,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel filler tube corroded away (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced weld on inner to outer sill separated (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output covers fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 2010

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres 2005

Pass 2 Nov 2021 79,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Covers fitted to both (4.1.4 (b))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer sills showing corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,463 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both[2005] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bushes [top and bottom ] both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 77,126 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak engine area slight oil leak ()

Rear brake performance only just met

Pass 10 Nov 2016 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 75,681 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine sump area ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 74,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front indicator lense loose

oil leak around engine sump area

rear registration plate taped on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 74,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill reference to trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front indicator lense loose

oil leak around engine sump area

rear registration plate taped on

Pass 27 Oct 2014 72,185 miles

os rack boot clip position

rear number plate mounting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 72,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

os rack boot clip position

rear number plate mounting

Pass 30 Oct 2013 70,357 miles

offside front wiper blades streaking slightly

pin hole in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover

Pass 15 Nov 2012 67,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2011 65,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 61,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades starting to streak

front number plate delaminating

rear number plate could be secured better

Pass 28 Oct 2008 57,897 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 55,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 49,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate starting to de-laminate but still ok

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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L986 RVX is a 1993 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 L986 RVX, 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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L986 RVX is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 11 August 1993.

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