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HDD 307V

1979 Rickman Ranger

White Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,114 mi
Last recorded24,114 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1979 Rickman Ranger41,311 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDD 307V
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,114 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,067 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 24,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,471 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 20,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

o/s/r spring weak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 17,482 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 17,474 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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HDD 307V is a 1979 Rickman Ranger in White with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Rickman Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 41,311 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 Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HDD 307V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 47 years old, this Rickman Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HDD 307V registered?

HDD 307V is a 1979 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is HDD 307V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDD 307V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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