1997 Rover 827 2.7L Petrol · P499 FJW
1997 Rover 827 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 04/02/1997. Recorded mileage 125,063 miles. MOT valid until 08/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 827
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2675cc
P499 FJW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 125,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P499 FJW Mileage History
- 09/05/2022124,707 mi
- 09/05/2022124,707 mi
- 16/02/2026125,061 mi+354 mi
- 09/03/2026125,063 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 93 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P499 FJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 827 (P499 FJW) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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 (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.