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R647 VUT

1998 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,827 mi
Last recorded39,827 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 VUT
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,827 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 39,491 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 38,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,417 miles

rear sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,049 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,948 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

centre rear seat belts not fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,087 miles

Rear centre folding seat do not lock in upright position

Rear centre folding seats do not have seat belts

Fail 27 Sep 2008 32,084 miles

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

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

Rear centre folding seat do not lock in upright position

Rear centre folding seats do not have seat belts

Pass 8 Sep 2007 31,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

folding occasional rear centre seats not fitted with seat belts and the seat backs cannot be locked in an upright position

Pass 23 Sep 2006 30,038 miles

no seat belts fitted to centre folding seats(rear)

offside inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

Fail 23 Sep 2006 30,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

no seat belts fitted to centre folding seats(rear)

offside inner cv boot leaking grease slightly

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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R647 VUT is a 1998 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R647 VUT, 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 R647 VUT registered?

R647 VUT is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R647 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R647 VUT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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