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NBV 712T

1979 Rickman Ranger

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

42,233 mi
Last recorded42,233 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1979 Rickman Ranger41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBV 712T
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2011 42,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2010 41,311 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,311 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 41,188 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,932 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,932 miles

Offside Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 40,275 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 39,682 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

n/s sill step corroeded and insecure

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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NBV 712T is a 1979 Rickman Ranger in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1979 Rickman Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 41,311 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 Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NBV 712T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Rickman Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NBV 712T registered?

NBV 712T is a 1979 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is NBV 712T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NBV 712T shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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