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A17 TFJ

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,960 mi
Last recorded74,960 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 TFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 74,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2013 72,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking cords not expossed

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking cords not expossed

Pass 8 May 2012 71,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s and o/s front and rear tyre walls cracking tyre cords not expossed

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,917 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,828 miles

fuel light on

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,818 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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A17 TFJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 TFJ, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 TFJ registered?

A17 TFJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 August 1983.

Is A17 TFJ safe to buy?

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