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S629 NFV

1998 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,600 mi
Last recorded49,600 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 NFV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2012 49,600 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake has only 16% efficency

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,271 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs excessivly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,782 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2009 48,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 19 Jul 2008 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,153 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,244 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S629 NFV is a 1998 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S629 NFV, 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 S629 NFV registered?

S629 NFV is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S629 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S629 NFV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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