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W426 EJO

2000 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,758 mi
Last recorded26,758 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 EJO
MakeRover
Model827
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 26,758 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 26,683 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 26,659 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 26,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 26,527 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 25,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 25,516 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 24,899 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,651 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 22,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 22,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 22,713 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 22,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 21,697 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 21,697 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 19,990 miles

front brake pads half worn

handbrake travel getting high

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,855 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 18,182 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,548 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 12,476 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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W426 EJO is a 2000 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W426 EJO, 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 26 years old, this Rover 827 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W426 EJO is a 2000 Rover 827, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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