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R958 NKV

1998 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,702 mi
Last recorded61,702 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 NKV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 61,702 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 58,700 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 58,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R958 NKV is a 1998 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R958 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R958 NKV registered?

R958 NKV is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R958 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 NKV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R958 NKV have outstanding finance?

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