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M516 DRP

1994 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM516 DRP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 114,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,332 miles

All suspension bushs and joints slightly worn and perishing due to age and mileage of the car

Both anti roll bar drop links worn and perishing

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack has slight pay / steering rack rubber mounts sightly worn / steering colum top bush slight play

n/s/f inner c.v. gatior split and leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,277 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All suspension bushs and joints slightly worn and perishing due to age and mileage of the car

Both anti roll bar drop links worn and perishing

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering rack has slight pay / steering rack rubber mounts sightly worn / steering colum top bush slight play

n/s/f inner c.v. gatior split and leaking

Pass 16 Jun 2008 108,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

windscreen damaged in zone b but not within swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2007 104,146 miles

windscreen damaged in zone [b] but not within the swept area

Fail 19 Jun 2007 104,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2006 98,489 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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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M516 DRP is a 1994 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M516 DRP, 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 M516 DRP registered?

M516 DRP is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 23 December 1994.

Is M516 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M516 DRP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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