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M262 OBE

1995 Rover 827

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,848 mi
Last recorded97,848 miles
Recorded on6 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Rover 82799,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM262 OBE
MakeRover
Model827
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2011 97,848 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 May 2010 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 95,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 95,897 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 94,270 miles

parking brake only just meets requirements

Pass 8 May 2007 90,638 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 90,569 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 85,554 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 85,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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M262 OBE is a 1995 Rover 827 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Rover 827 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 99,314 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 M262 OBE, 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 31 years old, this Rover 827 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M262 OBE registered?

M262 OBE is a 1995 Rover 827, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M262 OBE safe to buy?

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