1995 Rover 827 2.7L Petrol · M885 DFL
1995 Rover 827 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 56,847 miles. MOT expired on 07 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 827
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Sept 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M885 DFL Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2008
- 56,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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M885 DFL Mileage History
- 11/02/200538,915 mi
- 08/12/200664,939 mi+26,024 mi
- 04/12/200751,912 mi-13,027 mi
- 06/12/200751,920 mi+8 mi
- 25/11/200856,840 mi+4,920 mi
- 26/11/200856,847 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,731 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M885 DFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Rover 827 (M885 DFL) between February 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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