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P128 MPP

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,589 mi
Last recorded25,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 MPP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2013 25,589 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,545 miles

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

auxillary belt cracking

brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion and flexi fatigue

fuel pipes showing corrosion

n/s/front outer c/v boot showing fatigue

rear indicators showing slight white light

rear shock absorbers showing slight damp

rear suspension bushes showing fatigue

steering rack has slight play

Fail 18 Sep 2012 125,545 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes showing corrosion

all metal brake pipes showing corrosion

auxillary belt cracking

brake discs showing corrosion

exhaust showing corrosion and flexi fatigue

n/s/front outer c/v boot showing fatigue

rear indicators showing slight white light

rear shock absorbers showing slight damp

rear suspension bushes showing fatigue

steering rack has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 125,525 miles

exhaust system hangs low

front and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/front c/v boot starting to crack

rear indicators showing white light

rear shock absorbers damp

steering rack play and mount bush fatigue

Fail 17 Sep 2011 125,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front and rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

handbrake travel

n/s/front c/v boot starting to crack

rear indicators showing white light

rear shock absorbers damp

steering rack play and mount bush fatigue

Pass 18 Sep 2010 125,254 miles

Engine / gearbox oil leak

High hand brake travel

Signs of coolant leak

Signs of oil leak around the steering

Slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Very slight oil leak around both rear shock absorbers

Pass 12 Sep 2009 124,090 miles

n/s/and o/s rear metal brake pipes corroded.

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight steering rack play

Pass 13 Oct 2008 123,235 miles

Brake readings pass,but still has reserve travel which holds.ABS working correctly.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 123,219 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2008 123,179 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

inlet manifold vacuum pipe split

slight play in steering rack (tie rods)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 119,318 miles

The front stabilizer bar bushes are showing signs of stretching

Fail 15 Jun 2007 119,318 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

The front stabilizer bar bushes are showing signs of stretching

Pass 23 Jun 2006 114,993 miles

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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P128 MPP is a 1996 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P128 MPP, 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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P128 MPP is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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