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R68 MAF

1998 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,907 mi
Last recorded54,907 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 MAF
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 54,907 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,905 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,568 miles

Offside mid sill and o/s rear of sill rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,972 miles

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,699 miles

slight rust on offside outer sill

Pass 14 Sep 2015 48,265 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 47,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 44,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,499 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 42,499 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 39,777 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 38,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,071 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 37,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,933 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 33,537 miles

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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R68 MAF is a 1998 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R68 MAF, 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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R68 MAF is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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