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R155 PWP

1997 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,739 mi
Last recorded67,739 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 PWP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,739 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 67,737 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 67,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front fog light not workig

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2011 66,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front fog light is not working

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,573 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,942 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,401 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 57,401 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,309 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 54,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,029 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 51,029 miles

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

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

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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R155 PWP is a 1997 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R155 PWP, 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 R155 PWP registered?

R155 PWP is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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