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N656 XON

1996 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,980 mi
Last recorded152,980 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN656 XON
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 152,980 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2010 152,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2009 150,590 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2009 150,590 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 148,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 146,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 142,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 142,344 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N656 XON is a 1996 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N656 XON, 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 N656 XON registered?

N656 XON is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 25 April 1996.

Is N656 XON safe to buy?

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