MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,869 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of R985 JBU?
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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.
Does R985 JBU have outstanding finance?
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