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P508 DJE

1997 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,098 mi
Last recorded57,098 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 DJE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,098 miles

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

Sligh play in O/S steering rack pinion

Fail 18 Dec 2008 57,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Sligh play in O/S steering rack pinion

Pass 10 Dec 2007 54,776 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 51,930 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 51,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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P508 DJE is a 1997 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P508 DJE, 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.

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What year was P508 DJE registered?

P508 DJE is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P508 DJE safe to buy?

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