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N355 DHJ

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,865 mi
Last recorded47,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 DHJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 47,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,966 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 46,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,823 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 42,117 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 42,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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N355 DHJ is a 1996 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N355 DHJ, 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

How do I check the history of N355 DHJ?

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What year was N355 DHJ registered?

N355 DHJ is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N355 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N355 DHJ shows 9 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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