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P138 NOG

1997 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 NOG
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 65,124 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,802 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,195 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 53,440 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 53,440 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 39,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2010 30,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 2,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,594 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,697 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,697 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 25,259 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,152 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 24,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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P138 NOG is a 1997 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P138 NOG, 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 P138 NOG registered?

P138 NOG is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P138 NOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 NOG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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