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M897 TKW

1994 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

110,085 mi
Last recorded110,085 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 827103,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 TKW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2006 110,085 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 109,168 miles

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

all tyres getting low

chip in os windscreen

play in nsf ball joint

rear brake pipes corroded

rear shockers damp

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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M897 TKW is a 1994 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 M897 TKW, 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 M897 TKW registered?

M897 TKW is a 1994 Rover 827, first registered on 17 November 1994.

Is M897 TKW safe to buy?

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