CarVerify

Free Car Check

P427 TGC

1997 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,409 mi
Last recorded167,409 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 TGC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2010 167,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear discs corroded & ballance

Pass 13 Sep 2010 167,409 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear discs corroded & ballance

Pass 15 Sep 2009 161,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 155,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 150,170 miles

advise chip to front screen within limits / abs light extinguished slow

Pass 15 Sep 2006 137,799 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 137,797 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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
Full Rover 827 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P427 TGC is a 1997 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,177 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 P427 TGC, 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 29 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 P427 TGC?

You can check the full history of P427 TGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P427 TGC registered?

P427 TGC is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P427 TGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P427 TGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P427 TGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P427 TGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.