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N331 ENO

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,245 mi
Last recorded66,245 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 ENO
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,245 miles

Cracks in Near side rear outer tyre wall and nail in tread. Advise replace.

Parking brake lever travel high.

Power steering boost appears high.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,432 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs wear (lipped).

Near side front tyre wall cracking and nail in tread. (Cannot be repaired).

Oil around off side front steering gaiter, cannot see a leak.

Power steering very light.

Fail 27 Nov 2006 65,432 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake discs wear (lipped).

Near side front tyre wall cracking and nail in tread. (Cannot be repaired).

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil around off side front steering gaiter, cannot see a leak.

Power steering very light.

Fail 24 Nov 2006 65,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2005 63,197 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 63,197 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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N331 ENO is a 1996 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N331 ENO, 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 N331 ENO registered?

N331 ENO is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N331 ENO safe to buy?

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