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VOV 473S

1991 Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,853 mi
Last recorded70,853 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOV 473S
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,853 miles

heavy under body corrosion.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,170 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side centre body mounting slightley corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp warning lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2009 70,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Off side centre body mounting slightley corroded

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp warning lamp not working

Pass 10 Jun 2009 69,982 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 68,510 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

foglamp telltale not working

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,510 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

foglamp telltale not working

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,534 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

fog light tell tail light inoprative

Fail 1 Jun 2007 67,534 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear fog tell tail inoprative

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 66,801 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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VOV 473S is a 1991 Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VOV 473S, 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 35 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VOV 473S is a 1991 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 January 1991.

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