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P64 YGJ

1996 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,865 mi
Last recorded88,865 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 YGJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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Fail 6 Aug 2009 86,679 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 72,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 63,548 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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P64 YGJ is a 1996 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P64 YGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P64 YGJ?

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What year was P64 YGJ registered?

P64 YGJ is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P64 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P64 YGJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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