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P161 PYW

1996 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

128,412 mi
Last recorded128,412 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 PYW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 128,412 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,625 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 125,431 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 125,897 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,108 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear X3 Exhaust rubber slightly splitting

Fail 1 Jun 2023 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre 14 years old

Rear x3 Exhaust box rubbers slightly splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,490 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 123,389 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 122,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 121,123 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,123 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 121,123 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 118,092 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 115,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 114,624 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 114,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,986 miles

srs light permanently on

Fail 25 Apr 2012 112,986 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

srs light permanently on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 111,417 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 110,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 109,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 108,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 107,906 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 107,224 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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P161 PYW is a 1996 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 P161 PYW, 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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What year was P161 PYW registered?

P161 PYW is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P161 PYW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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