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M5 DCW

1995 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DCW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 99,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 91,296 miles

see advisory notes on test no.90133888608

Fail 29 Mar 2006 91,296 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake dust covers missing

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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M5 DCW is a 1995 Rover 827 in Blue 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 M5 DCW, 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 M5 DCW registered?

M5 DCW is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 13 March 1995.

Is M5 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 DCW 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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