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A156 GAP

1984 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Range Rover86,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA156 GAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2023 31,621 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front axle swivels joints have slight oil leak

Front steering stabiliser bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 31,590 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 31,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,502 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 31,272 miles

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Fail 5 Dec 2018 31,272 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 15 Dec 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 30,014 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 30,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 29,979 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 29,968 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wipers operating excessively slowly

Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,755 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 29,686 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

all body monting bushes perished and split

near side front lower shockassorber bush perished

near side front swivel hub seal leacking oil

near side rear brake disc corrodid

near side rear shockassorber dust cover corrodid

off side front lower shockassober bush perished

off side raer shockassorber dust cover corrodid

off side rear brake disc corrodid

Pass 19 Jun 2007 27,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls prished no cordes showing

corrsion around both rear body mounts

corrsion in offside sill

Fail 13 Jun 2007 27,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

CORRSION AROUND BOTH REAR BODY MOUNTS

CORRSION IN OFFSIDE OUTER SILL

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WALL PERISH NO CORDES SHOWING

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006
Fail 12 Jun 2006 25,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres have deep perrishing on outer side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2005 24,766 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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A156 GAP is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,035 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 Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A156 GAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A156 GAP is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 15 February 1984.

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