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S774 LPR

1998 Rover 827

Grey Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,462 mi
Last recorded120,462 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 LPR
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 120,462 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2009 120,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2008 116,467 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r light lens cracked

petrol filler neck and overflow pipe corroded

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Oct 2007 111,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lense cracked

slight play in rack

slight separation in front drop link bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2007 111,717 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear light lense cracked

slight play in rack

slight separation in front drop link bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2006 107,760 miles

front droplink bushes perishing

rear discs front faces corroded

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 24 Oct 2005 101,202 miles

front an rear pads appear low.

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint. slight lift.

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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S774 LPR is a 1998 Rover 827 in Grey with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S774 LPR, 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 S774 LPR registered?

S774 LPR is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S774 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S774 LPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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