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G427 WPC

1990 Rover 827

Green Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,748 mi
Last recorded128,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG427 WPC
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 128,748 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 126,719 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 126,713 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 123,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 123,351 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,024 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 121,014 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,596 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 117,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 109,275 miles

ajust hand brake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2006 106,097 miles

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

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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G427 WPC is a 1990 Rover 827 in Green with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G427 WPC, 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 G427 WPC registered?

G427 WPC is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G427 WPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G427 WPC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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