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ULZ 1893

1993 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,709 mi
Last recorded148,709 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Rover 827110,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULZ 1893
MakeRover
Model827
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 148,709 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 148,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front number plate cracked

fuel tank has been repaired

middle section has temporary repair

tracking

Pass 20 Dec 2008

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 143,098 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Dec 2007 132,545 miles

both rear shockers slightly damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2007 132,535 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shockers slightly damp

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2006 122,341 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 122,341 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 111,271 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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ULZ 1893 is a 1993 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 110,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULZ 1893, 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 33 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ULZ 1893 registered?

ULZ 1893 is a 1993 Rover 827, first registered on 10 April 1993.

Is ULZ 1893 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULZ 1893 shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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