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M47 KWK

1995 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM47 KWK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,643 miles

o/s outer sill weak

play in n/s and o/s front upper arm bushes to mot limits.

rear discs in poor condition.

slight leak to both rear shockabsorbers.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 140,643 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

o/s outer sill weak

play in n/s and o/s front upper arm bushes to mot limits.

rear discs in poor condition.

slight leak to both rear shockabsorbers.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 139,340 miles

o/s outer sill weak.

o/s wiper split but clearing screen.

oil leaks

Pass 3 Feb 2010 136,707 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 136,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,363 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 130,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 129,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 129,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 129,076 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 124,637 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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M47 KWK is a 1995 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M47 KWK, 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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M47 KWK is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 24 February 1995.

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