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G355 VUU

1990 Rover 827

White Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,234 mi
Last recorded164,234 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 VUU
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 164,234 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 163,728 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 163,503 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 162,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 162,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 161,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 161,538 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 161,177 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 161,022 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 160,045 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 159,513 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 159,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 158,546 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 158,365 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 158,113 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 158,066 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 157,521 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 157,521 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G355 VUU is a 1990 Rover 827 in White with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G355 VUU, 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

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What year was G355 VUU registered?

G355 VUU is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G355 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G355 VUU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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