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G159 WNM

1990 Rover 827

Silver Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,543 mi
Last recorded136,543 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 WNM
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 136,543 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 136,542 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 135,873 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 135,873 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 134,956 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 133,414 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,247 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 127,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 119,850 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 119,751 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

o/s/r lower suspension arm showing signs of corrosion

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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G159 WNM is a 1990 Rover 827 in Silver with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1990 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 97,545 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 G159 WNM, 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 36 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G159 WNM registered?

G159 WNM is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G159 WNM safe to buy?

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