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P391 VUD

1996 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 VUD
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 91,053 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear hand brake efforts low

rear brake discs pitted

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2010 90,984 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,229 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 86,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 83,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 80,755 miles

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

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

front suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2006 80,737 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Nov 2005 78,451 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 78,440 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

oil leak

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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P391 VUD is a 1996 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P391 VUD, 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 P391 VUD registered?

P391 VUD is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P391 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 VUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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