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R134 VNP

1997 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,539 mi
Last recorded87,539 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 VNP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,539 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 87,538 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,123 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 83,857 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 82,595 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 82,595 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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)

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2007 80,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 80,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres on limit on edges

both rear s/absorbers weeping

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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R134 VNP is a 1997 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R134 VNP, 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.

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What year was R134 VNP registered?

R134 VNP is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R134 VNP safe to buy?

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