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G24 VPL

1990 Rover 827

Bronze Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,055 mi
Last recorded64,055 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 VPL
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear coil spring lower mounting starting to corrod

Pass 16 Mar 2011 60,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to n/s rear doorstep

corrosion to rear outer sills

o/s rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2011 60,478 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to n/s rear doorstep

corrosion to rear outer sills

o/s rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2010 56,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 53,272 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,492 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 49,492 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 47,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 47,135 miles

Drivers seat rocks slightly.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 46,390 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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G24 VPL is a 1990 Rover 827 in Bronze with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G24 VPL, 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 G24 VPL registered?

G24 VPL is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 3 May 1990.

Is G24 VPL safe to buy?

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