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R985 JBU

1998 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 JBU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2008 75,869 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 75,869 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 73,626 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust -slight play in nearside front top wishbone bushes -

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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R985 JBU is a 1998 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol 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 R985 JBU, 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 R985 JBU registered?

R985 JBU is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R985 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R985 JBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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