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S864 MJM

1998 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 MJM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 117,138 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 117,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 May 2009 107,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 107,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 97,413 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 97,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2007 86,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 84,640 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 72,230 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front screen chipped.

nearside miror glass cracked .

Pass 26 Aug 2005 64,949 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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S864 MJM is a 1998 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S864 MJM, 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.

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S864 MJM is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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