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R681 FVA

1997 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,458 mi
Last recorded78,458 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 FVA
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 78,458 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,874 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,657 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 67,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

hand brake lever travel is close to excess

off side driving lamp is not lighting

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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R681 FVA is a 1997 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R681 FVA, 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 R681 FVA registered?

R681 FVA is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R681 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R681 FVA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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