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MPB 35V

1980 Rover Land Rover

Black Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

23,526 mi
Last recorded23,526 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPB 35V
MakeRover
ModelLand Rover
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,526 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front propshaft rear u.j.loose

Pass 4 Apr 2012 21,673 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/f shokers have corroded shrouds

Fail 3 Apr 2012 21,673 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

propshaft uj excessively worn

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r and o/s/f shokers have corroded shrouds

Pass 26 Mar 2011 18,020 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 18,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2010 8,340 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 8,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 96,511 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 7,050 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Mar 2008 7,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 26 Feb 2008 7,033 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Mar 2007 99,134 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 99,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 92,240 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Land Rover?

Based on 852 MOT tests across 100 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
410
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
100
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 32
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20
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MPB 35V is a 1980 Rover Land Rover in Black with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

The most common reason a Rover Land Rover fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MPB 35V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Land Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 46 years old, this Rover Land Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MPB 35V registered?

MPB 35V is a 1980 Rover Land Rover, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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