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R19 AJW

1997 Rover 827

Blue Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,025 mi
Last recorded102,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 AJW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2005 102,025 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 102,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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R19 AJW is a 1997 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R19 AJW, 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 R19 AJW registered?

R19 AJW is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R19 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 AJW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R19 AJW have outstanding finance?

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