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C438 UKV

1985 Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,125 mi
Last recorded167,125 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2005
Typical for 1985 Rover Range Rover105,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC438 UKV
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,393cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2005 167,125 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

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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C438 UKV is a 1985 Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,393cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,891 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C438 UKV, 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 41 years old, this Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C438 UKV registered?

C438 UKV is a 1985 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C438 UKV safe to buy?

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