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R141 LFJ

1997 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,789 mi
Last recorded103,789 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 LFJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 103,789 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 103,785 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,342 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 101,342 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,319 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R141 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R141 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R141 LFJ registered?

R141 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R141 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 LFJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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