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P608 MJN

1997 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,855 mi
Last recorded83,855 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 MJN
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2008 83,855 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 83,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,380 miles

Nearside 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,245 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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P608 MJN is a 1997 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P608 MJN, 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 P608 MJN?

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What year was P608 MJN registered?

P608 MJN is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P608 MJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P608 MJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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