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R156 PWP

1997 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,308 mi
Last recorded162,308 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 PWP
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 162,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 162,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 145,498 miles

CHIPS TO SCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

N/S/F TOP INNER WING CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2006 121,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 121,207 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

OTHER BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFORT

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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R156 PWP is a 1997 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R156 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R156 PWP registered?

R156 PWP is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R156 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 PWP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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