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PAT 700

1992 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,182 mi
Last recorded139,182 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Rover 827107,819 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAT 700
MakeRover
Model827
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 139,182 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear w/arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear siil/w/arch corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 138,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 137,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 136,507 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 136,217 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 135,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 132,942 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 129,136 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,929 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 117,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,143 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 103,361 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 96,133 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 88,946 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 88,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,371 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 60,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,533 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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PAT 700 is a 1992 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1992 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 107,819 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 PAT 700, 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 34 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of PAT 700?

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What year was PAT 700 registered?

PAT 700 is a 1992 Rover 827, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is PAT 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAT 700 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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