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B799 VWU

1985 Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,480 mi
Last recorded138,480 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover Range Rover105,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB799 VWU
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2007 138,480 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 137,533 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 137,533 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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B799 VWU is a 1985 Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc 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 B799 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B799 VWU?

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What year was B799 VWU registered?

B799 VWU is a 1985 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B799 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B799 VWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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