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G223 WBW

1990 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,407 mi
Last recorded108,407 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG223 WBW
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 108,407 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 104,805 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,802 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 99,073 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 96,252 miles

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,306 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 90,346 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,729 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 877,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,010 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 81,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,905 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 78,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 75,112 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 75,108 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 71,051 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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G223 WBW is a 1990 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G223 WBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G223 WBW?

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What year was G223 WBW registered?

G223 WBW is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 6 March 1990.

Is G223 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G223 WBW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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