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C289 UKV

1985 Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,081 mi
Last recorded70,081 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Rover Range Rover105,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC289 UKV
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2007 70,081 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 70,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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C289 UKV is a 1985 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C289 UKV, 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 C289 UKV registered?

C289 UKV is a 1985 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C289 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C289 UKV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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