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FRU 215L

1973 Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,846 mi
Last recorded74,846 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 215L
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 74,843 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,732 miles

N/S + O/S inner wheel arches too floor corroded

N/S/ Front swivel housing weaping

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S + O/S inner wheel arches too floor corroded

N/S/ Front swivel housing weaping

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 74,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,776 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 52,371 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 42,317 miles

Wear in front panard rod o/s bush

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 41,636 miles

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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FRU 215L is a 1973 Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRU 215L, 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 53 years old, this Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FRU 215L registered?

FRU 215L is a 1973 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 July 1973.

Is FRU 215L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRU 215L shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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