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DFE 496X

1982 Rover Range Rover

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,271 mi
Last recorded36,271 miles
Recorded on27 May 2008
Typical for 1982 Rover Range Rover33,987 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFE 496X
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 May 2008 36,271 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2007 27,916 miles

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

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

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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DFE 496X is a 1982 Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 DFE 496X, 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.

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What year was DFE 496X registered?

DFE 496X is a 1982 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 1982.

Is DFE 496X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DFE 496X shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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