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R708 AKN

1997 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,738 mi
Last recorded75,738 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 AKN
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 67,489 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,481 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 61,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 50,815 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,250 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 48,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 45,980 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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R708 AKN is a 1997 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R708 AKN, 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 R708 AKN registered?

R708 AKN is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R708 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R708 AKN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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