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B453 XTS

1984 Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Rover Range Rover73,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB453 XTS
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2006 84,826 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 84,826 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 84,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B453 XTS is a 1984 Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 B453 XTS, 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 B453 XTS registered?

B453 XTS is a 1984 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B453 XTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B453 XTS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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