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N850 SVC

1996 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 SVC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,600 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 68,592 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyre outer walls deteriorated

some rust to offside rear inner sill panel

Pass 13 Jul 2009 68,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 68,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,360 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

mildew on rear seat belts

n/s/r brake slow to operate & low reading hand & foot brake

underbody rust & bodyrust

Fail 26 Jun 2008 68,360 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake fluid dirty

mildew on rear seat belts

n/s/r brake slow to operate & low reading hand & foot brake

underbody rust & bodyrust

Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,313 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

f no plate damaged emissions fluctuate underbody damage & surface rust

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,313 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

f no plate damaged emissions fluctuate underbody damage & surface rust

Pass 6 Jul 2006 68,123 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 68,123 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

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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N850 SVC is a 1996 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N850 SVC, 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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N850 SVC is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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