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M385 UKY

1995 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,755 mi
Last recorded154,755 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM385 UKY
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 154,755 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 154,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 139,366 miles

both front tyre treads low worn on inner edges

surface corrosion to all steering,suspension,chassis and brake components

Pass 25 Sep 2008 118,890 miles

grease around o/s cv boot

Pass 11 Oct 2007 104,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

surface corrosion to n/s/r brake disc

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,206 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded †hand brake travel high

Pass 30 Aug 2006 85,660 miles

as previous

Fail 30 Aug 2006 85,660 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high handbrake travel. †both rear brake discs corroding.

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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M385 UKY is a 1995 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 99,314 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 M385 UKY, 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 31 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M385 UKY registered?

M385 UKY is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 6 February 1995.

Is M385 UKY safe to buy?

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