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B247 BGT

1984 Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,530 mi
Last recorded44,530 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 1984 Rover Range Rover73,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 BGT
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,530 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2017 44,152 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,753 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Oct 2016 31,699 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 8,137 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 16 Oct 2014 7,938 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 17 Oct 2013 99,441 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 90,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,831 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 71,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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B247 BGT is a 1984 Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B247 BGT, 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 B247 BGT registered?

B247 BGT is a 1984 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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