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LCV 78E

1985 Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

800 mi
Last recorded800 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Rover Range Rover105,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 78E
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2011 800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 800 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 800 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 800 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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LCV 78E is a 1985 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCV 78E, 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

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What year was LCV 78E registered?

LCV 78E is a 1985 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is LCV 78E safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCV 78E shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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