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A700 RYB

1984 Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,033 mi
Last recorded68,033 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1984 Rover Range Rover73,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA700 RYB
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,033 miles

both front ball seals leaking

crack in the centre of the windscreen approx 25mm long not in the drivers view

nearside and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear light lens and reflector broken

power steering belt requires tensioning

there is still a certain amount of blue smoke being emitted from the engine,especially when cold

Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,918 miles

adviseries as per original mot test

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,873 miles

o/s and n/s sills holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 1 Jun 2006 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all four tyres near legal limits

o/s and n/s sills holed but not within prescribed area

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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A700 RYB is a 1984 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 73,549 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 A700 RYB, 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 42 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A700 RYB registered?

A700 RYB is a 1984 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A700 RYB safe to buy?

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