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XEP 3T

1979 Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,611 mi
Last recorded169,611 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEP 3T
MakeRover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2008 169,611 miles

Front brake imbalance

Fuel tank corroding

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside inner wings corroding

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 158,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 158,427 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 158,202 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrotion nearside front innerwing

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 Aug 2005 140,596 miles

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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XEP 3T is a 1979 Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEP 3T, 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 47 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 XEP 3T registered?

XEP 3T is a 1979 Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 April 1979.

Is XEP 3T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEP 3T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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