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R869 BWU

1998 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

95,588 mi
Last recorded95,588 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 BWU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2006 95,588 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 95,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 95,569 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bad oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2006 95,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery insecure

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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R869 BWU is a 1998 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 R869 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R869 BWU registered?

R869 BWU is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R869 BWU safe to buy?

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