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P142 GEW

1996 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,234 mi
Last recorded44,234 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 GEW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,234 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 44,234 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P142 GEW is a 1996 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P142 GEW, 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

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What year was P142 GEW registered?

P142 GEW is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 16 September 1996.

Is P142 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 GEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P142 GEW have outstanding finance?

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