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P201 SHS

1996 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 SHS
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 85,772 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 85,764 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear door handle missing but access still possible through middle door

offside rear tyre rubber cracking

offside sill corroding and weak

rear cross member rotten

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,883 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,975 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,116 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,116 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 70,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 70,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 65,418 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,338 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,646 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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P201 SHS is a 1996 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P201 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

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What year was P201 SHS registered?

P201 SHS is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P201 SHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 SHS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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