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R207 ECL

1998 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,275 mi
Last recorded29,275 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 ECL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 29,275 miles

outer drive shaft gaiters perished

rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2014 29,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer drive shaft gaiters perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 May 2011 29,260 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2010 28,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 28,128 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,726 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 25,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 20,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,762 miles

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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R207 ECL is a 1998 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 68,490 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 R207 ECL, 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 28 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R207 ECL?

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What year was R207 ECL registered?

R207 ECL is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R207 ECL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 ECL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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