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P603 JTP

1996 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP603 JTP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 64,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 58,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 55,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 55,593 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 51,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 49,600 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hand brake near to end of working travel

steering rack gaitor has slight fluid 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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P603 JTP is a 1996 Rover 827 in White 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 P603 JTP, 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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P603 JTP is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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