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P899 RNB

1996 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,961 mi
Last recorded67,961 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 82786,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 RNB
MakeRover
Model827
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 67,961 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 67,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,125 miles

exhaust noisey

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 19 Jun 2015 50,331 miles

brake pipe slight rust

underside rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,331 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Aug 2012 50,209 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 16 Aug 2012 50,209 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake discs excessively rusty and pitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,106 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 49,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 46,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,474 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 43,573 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 42,222 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 41,218 miles

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

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

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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P899 RNB is a 1996 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P899 RNB, 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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What year was P899 RNB registered?

P899 RNB is a 1996 Rover 827, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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