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R873 NKV

1998 Rover 827

Blue Diesel 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,819 mi
Last recorded144,819 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 NKV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2006 144,819 miles

acc dam to front & rear bumpers

center rear stop light hanging down

front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

front no plate cracked

front susspension weak

front windows do not open

front wipers split

n/s/r tyre scrubbing

o/s/f a/roll bar bush perished

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread in side edge & scrubbing outside edge

o/s/f wheel slightly binding & slight play

rear suspension weak

rear view mirror missing

slight exhaust blow center to rear box

slight imbalance front brakes

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

various eng oil leaks

Fail 3 Nov 2006 144,272 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

acc damage to front & rear bumpers

centre rear stop light loose & only one bulb working

front wipers split

n/s/f a/roll bar bush perished

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread inside edge & scrubbing outside edge

o/s/f window does not open

o/s/r brake pad getting low

o/s/r tyre perished & tread low

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

unable to check o/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

various engine iol leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2005 134,928 miles

both outer cv boots perishing and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2004 125,784 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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R873 NKV is a 1998 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R873 NKV, 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 R873 NKV registered?

R873 NKV is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R873 NKV safe to buy?

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