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R987 FHT

1997 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,235 mi
Last recorded57,235 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 82779,177 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FHT
MakeRover
Model827
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 57,235 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,165 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished on side walls

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack and pipes (2.1.5 (a))

surface rust on front and rear suspension

Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,224 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Fail 13 Aug 2019 54,224 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,422 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished & cracking in sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre perished & cracking in sidewall

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 50,897 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 50,015 miles

slight corrosion to os & ns outer sills

slight wear in lower s/absorber bushes

Pass 30 Aug 2012 48,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 47,603 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,057 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper split

slight movement within steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,731 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 43,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,630 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 42,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R987 FHT is a 1997 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 79,177 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 R987 FHT, 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 29 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R987 FHT registered?

R987 FHT is a 1997 Rover 827, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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