Rover 827 Si (1989)
1989 Rover 827 Si
CarHunch is tracking 686 1989 Rover 827 Si vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1989 Rover 827 SI has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a complete failure rate—every single vehicle in this cohort failed its MOT. None of the 686 cars analysed passed, and there are no dangerous defect records, which suggests the failures are technical rather than safety-critical, though the consistent pattern is deeply concerning.
The zero pass rate and zero average failures recorded indicate these vehicles are likely too old or too few are still being regularly tested to generate meaningful failure data—this cohort may simply represent the last stragglers of a model that's essentially off the road. If you're considering one, expect significant remedial work before it could pass an MOT, and factor in professional inspection costs before committing to purchase.
We have 686 1989 Rover 827 Si vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1989 Rover 827 Si
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 685 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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