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M498 VDT

1995 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,512 mi
Last recorded103,512 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 VDT
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2007 103,512 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

slight play osf wheel bearing exhaust rusty at rear rear bumper insecure airbag light on

Pass 11 Oct 2007 103,512 miles

slight play osf wheel bearing exhaust rusty at rear rear bumper insecure airbag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2006 98,223 miles

osf outer door handle sticky

air bag light on

both rear shock absorbers starting to leak

brake fluid level on minimum

hand brake would benefit adjustment

rear no plate starting to deteriorate

rear pads getting low

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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M498 VDT is a 1995 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M498 VDT, 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 M498 VDT registered?

M498 VDT is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 21 March 1995.

Is M498 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 VDT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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