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S996 GGC

1999 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,135 mi
Last recorded94,135 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 82780,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 GGC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 65,176 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 86,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 85,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 85,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,328 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,328 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 77,227 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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S996 GGC is a 1999 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S996 GGC, 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 S996 GGC registered?

S996 GGC is a 1999 Rover 827, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S996 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S996 GGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S996 GGC have outstanding finance?

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