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P196 SHS

1996 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,498 mi
Last recorded80,498 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 SHS
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,498 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 76,314 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 72,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 68,182 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P196 SHS is a 1996 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P196 SHS, 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

How do I check the history of P196 SHS?

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What year was P196 SHS registered?

P196 SHS is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P196 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 SHS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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