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W428 EJO

2000 Rover 827

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

33,354 mi
Last recorded33,354 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 EJO
MakeRover
Model827
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 33,354 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,223 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,877 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,871 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 30,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,103 miles

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

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

nearside brake pipe greased

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,881 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 25,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 24,531 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 24,531 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 23,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 23,401 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,812 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 15,962 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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W428 EJO is a 2000 Rover 827 in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W428 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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W428 EJO is a 2000 Rover 827, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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