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N181 LRN

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 LRN
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 158,920 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 158,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

There is a bad oil leak on the engine. There is a smell of petrol by the fuel tank (no visible leak) and it is in poor condition. There is a smell of petrol in the engine compartment but again no visible leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2006 149,320 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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N181 LRN is a 1996 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 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 N181 LRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N181 LRN registered?

N181 LRN is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N181 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 LRN 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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