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M596 CNG

1995 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,736 mi
Last recorded123,736 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM596 CNG
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 123,736 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 120,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 118,003 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 116,262 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cracking in both front tyre treads

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2019 116,193 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cracking in both front tyre treads

osr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 114,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,758 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

surface cracks in nsf , osf , and nsr tyre tread areas

windscreen damaged in several places

Pass 27 Dec 2017 110,699 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,623 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

surface cracking in nsr tyre tread area

Pass 17 Dec 2016 108,460 miles

offside windscreen chipped

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2015 106,964 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2015 106,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Slight knock at steering wheel - no free play detected at road wheel

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,384 miles

nearside front bumper loose

Pass 21 Dec 2013 104,176 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 104,141 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 102,688 miles

offside windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,336 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 100,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 97,848 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 95,303 miles

chip[s] to windscreen.

corrosion to nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at rear, unable to inspect fully.

oil leak[s].

Pass 7 Dec 2008 92,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,699 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 87,890 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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M596 CNG is a 1995 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M596 CNG, 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 M596 CNG registered?

M596 CNG is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 3 May 1995.

Is M596 CNG safe to buy?

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