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P134 BPK

1997 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,190 mi
Last recorded40,190 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 BPK
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,190 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 37,784 miles

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

OSR tyre perished

nsr tyre perished

Pass 16 Apr 2009 34,611 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,523 miles

Both registration plates starting to deteriorate.

N /S/R tyre has age related cracks.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 30,069 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 30,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P134 BPK is a 1997 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,177 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 P134 BPK, 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 29 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P134 BPK registered?

P134 BPK is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P134 BPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 BPK shows 7 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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