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N995 SAC

1996 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,092 mi
Last recorded220,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN995 SAC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 220,092 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 213,072 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 208,591 miles

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 205,101 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 198,286 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 198,271 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 193,069 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 187,787 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 179,539 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 172,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 164,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 160,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2006 146,278 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 146,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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N995 SAC is a 1996 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N995 SAC, 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 N995 SAC?

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What year was N995 SAC registered?

N995 SAC is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N995 SAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N995 SAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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