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M189 EBD

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM189 EBD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 123,065 miles

Corrosion at rear within 30cm of suspension mount close to limit - unable to verify without further investigation

Engine has oil leak

Front anti-rollbar end links well worn

Fuel pipes at tank very corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Slight play in n/s/f upper wishbone ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt buckle outer caseing missing

some light scraping to offside windscreen on limits-borderline pass

Fail 28 Oct 2008 123,065 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Corrosion at rear within 30cm of suspension mount close to limit - unable to verify without further investigation

Engine has oil leak

Front anti-rollbar end links well worn

Fuel pipes at tank very corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Slight play in n/s/f upper wishbone ball joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f seat belt buckle outer caseing missing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 111,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

see orignal advisories

Fail 4 Sep 2007 111,308 miles

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

Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil

cv joints noisy-needs attention

damage to windscreen outside zone a

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside and nearside front seat belt buckle covers missing

offside front sidelamp dim

power steering a little noisy when cold

Pass 2 Aug 2006 102,045 miles

see advise sheet 993993416265

Fail 1 Aug 2006 102,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front outer cv boots perished

both front seatbelt buckle casings broken

corrosion to rear chassis and inner door sills

front brake discs have a wear lip

n/s/r tyre on limit boarderline pass

o/s/r shock absorber damp

rear anti roll bar end links in poor condition

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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M189 EBD is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 M189 EBD, 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 M189 EBD registered?

M189 EBD is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 11 October 1994.

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