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P602 DBW

1997 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,842 mi
Last recorded76,842 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 DBW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 76,842 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 76,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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P602 DBW is a 1997 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P602 DBW, 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 P602 DBW registered?

P602 DBW is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P602 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P602 DBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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