Rover Range Rover Auto (1982)
1982 Rover Range Rover Auto
CarHunch analysed 479 real MOT records for the 1982 Rover Range Rover Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1982 Range Rover is a museum piece, not a usable vehicle: only 1.1% pass their MOT on the first attempt, compared to the 80% UK average, and the petrol version fares identically badly at 1.0%. The complete absence of dangerous defects is immaterial when 99% of these cars are failing their tests.
At 55,625 miles median, these vehicles have barely been driven in the 42 years since manufacture, which tells you they're mostly static collections rather than functioning classics. With essentially zero failures or advisories recorded per vehicle (suggesting most never complete a test), this cohort represents the mechanical graveyard of Range Rover ownership—if you're considering one, treat it as a restoration project, not a purchase for the road.
What to check before buying a 1982 Rover Range Rover Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (91%) | 434 | 1% | 0.01 |
| Diesel (8%) | 40 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (1%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Rover Range Rover Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Rover Range Rover Auto vehicles fall between 29,559 and 70,617 miles.
MOT History Averages
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