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P61 UUB

1997 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 UUB
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,723 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 71,649 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 69,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 65,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 62,707 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 59,514 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 59,510 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,032 miles

offside rear tyre on 2mm of tread left on inside edge.legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P61 UUB is a 1997 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P61 UUB, 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

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What year was P61 UUB registered?

P61 UUB is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P61 UUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 UUB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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