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G597 JOV

1990 Rover 827

Red Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,493 mi
Last recorded194,493 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1990 Rover 82797,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG597 JOV
MakeRover
Model827
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 194,493 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 194,491 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

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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G597 JOV is a 1990 Rover 827 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G597 JOV, 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 G597 JOV registered?

G597 JOV is a 1990 Rover 827, first registered on 6 June 1990.

Is G597 JOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G597 JOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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