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TIB 6943

1998 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

35,958 mi
Last recorded35,958 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 82768,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIB 6943
MakeRover
Model827
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 35,958 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 35,958 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adj headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adj Headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 34,101 miles

Bit Foostie

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ O/S/R pipe bend (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering rack

Various suspension components slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 33,862 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 33,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 33,523 miles

Offside Front steering arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 33,520 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 32,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,601 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 32,394 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 32,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,814 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 31,814 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 31,712 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,554 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,554 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 31,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 30,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 29,297 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 27,675 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,675 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2007 23,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 23,424 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2006 19,715 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 15,003 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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TIB 6943 is a 1998 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 TIB 6943, 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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What year was TIB 6943 registered?

TIB 6943 is a 1998 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is TIB 6943 safe to buy?

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