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EPR 429Y

1983 Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,205 mi
Last recorded35,205 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1983 Rover Range Rover45,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPR 429Y
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2008 35,205 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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 anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,898 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 32,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,106 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2005 28,061 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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EPR 429Y is a 1983 Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 45,696 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 EPR 429Y, 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 43 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EPR 429Y registered?

EPR 429Y is a 1983 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 July 1983.

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