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N896 OUW

1995 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,138 mi
Last recorded113,138 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 OUW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,138 miles

different front side lamp bulbs fitted but show white

exhaust centre box cracked slight blow

offside headlamp pattern poor

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2008 113,016 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 112,875 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 103,405 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fluid round o/s front wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2007 103,404 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fluid round o/s/f/ wheel

o/s/brake light dim

Pass 11 Jan 2007 100,426 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 93,766 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N896 OUW is a 1995 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 99,314 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 N896 OUW, 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 31 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N896 OUW registered?

N896 OUW is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 28 September 1995.

Is N896 OUW safe to buy?

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