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M79 AWT

1995 Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,205 mi
Last recorded169,205 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Rover Range Rover117,098 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM79 AWT
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 169,205 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 157,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front trim under n/s/f headlamp missing

rear seat belt clasp outer covers broken x2

Fail 14 Aug 2008 157,984 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front trim under n/s/f headlamp missing

rear seat belt clasp outer covers broken x2

Pass 18 Aug 2007 146,969 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle leaking oil may affect brake in future

Fail 16 Aug 2007 146,969 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 135,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 123,531 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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M79 AWT is a 1995 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 117,098 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 M79 AWT, 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 31 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 M79 AWT registered?

M79 AWT is a 1995 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M79 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M79 AWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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