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M490 TBV

1995 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,662 mi
Last recorded107,662 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 TBV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,662 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 103,200 miles

N/s tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Aug 2006 103,200 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/s front tyre slightly perished

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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M490 TBV is a 1995 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M490 TBV, 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 M490 TBV registered?

M490 TBV is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M490 TBV safe to buy?

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