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R769 LFL

1998 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,343 mi
Last recorded104,343 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 LFL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 104,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 97,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 89,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 89,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 73,831 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 64,121 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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R769 LFL is a 1998 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R769 LFL, 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 R769 LFL registered?

R769 LFL is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R769 LFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 LFL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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