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R208 KPF

1998 Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 4550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,458 mi
Last recorded120,458 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 KPF
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,550cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 120,458 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 119,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 117,064 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2016 115,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust rear box corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 113,511 miles

condition of drivers seat belt catch.

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 109,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 103,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Part of high level brake lamp not working

Pass 12 May 2009 86,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Cracks in nearside and offside rear air suspension units

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Part of accessory brake lamp not working

Towing ball not fitted to tow bar assembly

Pass 10 May 2008 80,983 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 80,983 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,506 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 76,506 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 May 2006 72,169 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 72,169 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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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R208 KPF is a 1998 Rover Range Rover in Green with a 4,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R208 KPF, 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 28 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R208 KPF is a 1998 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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