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R554 TKY

1997 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,295 mi
Last recorded95,295 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 TKY
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,295 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 95,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s rear door handle missing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,197 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 73,194 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R554 TKY is a 1997 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R554 TKY, 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.

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What year was R554 TKY registered?

R554 TKY is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R554 TKY safe to buy?

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