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S399 LFJ

1998 Rover 827

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

73,956 mi
Last recorded73,956 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS399 LFJ
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 67,872 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 67,872 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,070 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 61,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S399 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 827 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S399 LFJ, 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 S399 LFJ registered?

S399 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 22 October 1998.

Is S399 LFJ safe to buy?

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