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A640 LEG

1983 Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

84,575 mi
Last recorded84,575 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1983 Rover Range Rover45,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA640 LEG
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2009 84,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 78,891 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 72,512 miles

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 20 Feb 2007 72,241 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 72,222 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 67,576 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 67,576 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A640 LEG is a 1983 Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A640 LEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A640 LEG?

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What year was A640 LEG registered?

A640 LEG is a 1983 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A640 LEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A640 LEG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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