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A480 FJU

1983 Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,135 mi
Last recorded27,135 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Rover Range Rover45,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA480 FJU
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,135 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,632 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 15,497 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,597 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Range Rover?

Based on 1,576 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
2,722
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 123
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 103
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 76
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
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A480 FJU is a 1983 Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 45,696 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings, accounting for 123 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A480 FJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 43 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A480 FJU registered?

A480 FJU is a 1983 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 October 1983.

Is A480 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A480 FJU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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