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S518 UEW

1999 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,097 mi
Last recorded137,097 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82780,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 UEW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 137,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 129,288 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 129,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 120,645 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 120,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,912 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 89,414 miles

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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S518 UEW is a 1999 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 80,789 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 S518 UEW, 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 27 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 S518 UEW registered?

S518 UEW is a 1999 Rover 827, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S518 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 UEW shows 8 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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