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R286 LVE

1997 Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

178,687 mi
Last recorded178,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 LVE
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,550cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 178,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 175,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 172,574 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 168,847 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)

f-r brake pipes rusty

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,326 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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 152,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

discs worn

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 5 Nov 2012 140,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

rear brake pipes rusty

rear discs worn

Pass 5 Nov 2011 127,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all rear metal brake pipes rusty

hub seals weeping

rear discs scored

Pass 21 Oct 2010 113,452 miles

Oil leak

f/hub seals leaking

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,543 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/ hub seals leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2008 89,440 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 89,340 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,812 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,996 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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R286 LVE is a 1997 Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R286 LVE, 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 29 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R286 LVE is a 1997 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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