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R552 JCW

1998 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,332 mi
Last recorded54,332 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 JCW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,332 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 54,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front offside seat has play

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside and centre rear seats belts not tested

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

Slight play in steering rack rubber mounting bushes

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R552 JCW is a 1998 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R552 JCW, 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

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What year was R552 JCW registered?

R552 JCW is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R552 JCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 JCW 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.

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