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COV 695V

1979 Rover Land Rover

Grey Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,609 mi
Last recorded174,609 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOV 695V
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 174,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 174,580 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 174,389 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer panel corroded. not likely to cause harm.

Offside Front Hub seal swivel joint leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 174,369 miles

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer panel corroded. not likely to cause harm.

Offside Front Hub seal swivel joint leaking.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 173,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2013 173,206 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 172,620 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 172,594 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 171,950 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 171,884 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 168,541 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 168,039 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 165,909 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 162,122 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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COV 695V is a 1979 Rover Land Rover in Grey with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying COV 695V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 47 years old, this Rover Land Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was COV 695V registered?

COV 695V is a 1979 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 6 September 1979.

Is COV 695V safe to buy?

The MOT history for COV 695V shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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