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R745 VOM

1997 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,615 mi
Last recorded45,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 VOM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

not all high level stop lamps work

offside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid level low

front coil springs corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

not all high level stop lamps work

offside front metal brake pipe corroded close to limit

offside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

signs of uneveness on rear brakes

unable to fully test offside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,651 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 44,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 42,581 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 14 Jun 2010 41,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 40,569 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,779 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 35,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 35,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 32,208 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 32,208 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R745 VOM is a 1997 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R745 VOM, 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 R745 VOM registered?

R745 VOM is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R745 VOM safe to buy?

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