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XDU 98X

1982 Rover Range Rover

Maroon Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,645 mi
Last recorded27,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1982 Rover Range Rover33,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDU 98X
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2008 27,645 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 27,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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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XDU 98X is a 1982 Rover Range Rover in Maroon with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 33,987 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 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 XDU 98X, 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 44 years old, this Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XDU 98X registered?

XDU 98X is a 1982 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 February 1982.

Is XDU 98X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDU 98X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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