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B270 BRO

1985 Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover Range Rover105,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 BRO
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,740 miles

Battery insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 93,867 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

Fail 23 Sep 2006 93,867 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to open offside rear door from outside

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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B270 BRO is a 1985 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,891 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 B270 BRO, 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 41 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B270 BRO registered?

B270 BRO is a 1985 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B270 BRO safe to buy?

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