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R423 MCE

1998 Rover 827

Red Lpg 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 MCE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2006 125,459 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 17 Jan 2006 121,324 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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R423 MCE is a 1998 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R423 MCE, 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.

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What year was R423 MCE registered?

R423 MCE is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R423 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R423 MCE shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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