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P75 PLN

1996 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,209 mi
Last recorded166,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 PLN
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2017 166,209 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper edge protruding (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion Rear bumper cross member (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 166,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 166,187 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear disc's corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 162,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 152,081 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2007 143,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 133,539 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 133,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

washers poorly adjusted

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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P75 PLN is a 1996 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P75 PLN, 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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P75 PLN is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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