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N285 RRW

1995 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,144 mi
Last recorded115,144 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 RRW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,144 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 111,916 miles

Battery insecure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight restricted movement-front brakes.

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2012 111,907 miles

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)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight restricted movement-front brakes.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 109,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 97,022 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 91,070 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 91,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 83,938 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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N285 RRW is a 1995 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N285 RRW, 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 N285 RRW registered?

N285 RRW is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is N285 RRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 RRW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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