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R615 JVA

1998 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 JVA
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 96,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front drop link slight movement

offside front drop link slight movement

Pass 15 Feb 2010 87,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight oil leak front of engine

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 12 Feb 2009 75,972 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 75,972 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 66,416 miles

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

handbrake has slight side to side movement

handbrake travel on limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2008 66,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Battery insecure

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever pawal has slight side to side movement

handbrake travel on limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2007 59,557 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/and n/s front steering rack inner joints worn but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2006 50,253 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R615 JVA is a 1998 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R615 JVA, 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 R615 JVA registered?

R615 JVA is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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