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N278 CAR

1995 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,748 mi
Last recorded126,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 CAR
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2007 126,748 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 126,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 126,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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N278 CAR is a 1995 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 N278 CAR, 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 N278 CAR registered?

N278 CAR is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N278 CAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 CAR shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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