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P42 CJF

1996 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,270 mi
Last recorded69,270 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP42 CJF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 69,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle cover in underseal / wax oil

Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 67,193 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

underside corroding in various places inc both rear trailing arm mounting areas and rear anti roll bar mounting points

Fail 5 Dec 2009 67,193 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

underside corroding in various places inc both rear trailing arm mounting areas and rear anti roll bar mounting points

Pass 28 Jun 2008 66,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 66,005 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 65,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,592 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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P42 CJF is a 1996 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P42 CJF, 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 P42 CJF registered?

P42 CJF is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P42 CJF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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