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N142 VON

1996 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,715 mi
Last recorded84,715 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 VON
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 84,715 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

boot lid shock strutts not working

brake fluid needs replacing

cracks to nearside front driveshaft rubber gaitor

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear bumper loose

slight transmission oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2008 78,935 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 72,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 66,248 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 66,248 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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N142 VON is a 1996 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 86,251 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 N142 VON, 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 30 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N142 VON registered?

N142 VON is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N142 VON safe to buy?

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