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N696 XJH

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 XJH
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 106,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked.Needs attension.

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Testing in wet conditions.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 106,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front number plate cracked.Needs attension.

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

Testing in wet conditions.

Fail 6 Jun 2010 106,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

engine oil leaks

front number plate damaged and rear discoloured

suspect power steering system may be faulty

Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,330 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

front number plate discoloured

oil around steering rack

power steering notchy

Fail 30 May 2009 104,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine oil leaks

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

front number plate in poor condition

power steering operation notchy and stiff

Pass 24 May 2008 101,497 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 98,721 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 98,666 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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N696 XJH 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 44.4%.

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 N696 XJH, 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

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What year was N696 XJH registered?

N696 XJH is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 25 January 1996.

Is N696 XJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N696 XJH shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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