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P134 GCF

1997 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,732 mi
Last recorded24,732 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 GCF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,732 miles

N/S/F &N/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,683 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 23,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 23,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 21,459 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 21,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2006 20,129 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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P134 GCF is a 1997 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GCF, 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 GCF registered?

P134 GCF is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P134 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P134 GCF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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