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1979 RB

2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,001 mi
Last recorded73,001 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport54,014 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1979 RB
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover Sport
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 73,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,384 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 42,692 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 35,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,194 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 17,050 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

Based on 1,655,051 MOT tests across 158,719 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
6,969
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
158,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,215
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13,842
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,636
position lamp(s) not working 10,456
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1979 RB is a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 54,014 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover Sport fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,215 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1979 RB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover Sport is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1979 RB registered?

1979 RB is a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, first registered on 22 July 2016.

Is 1979 RB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1979 RB shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1979 RB have outstanding finance?

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