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A228 RHU

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA228 RHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2006 95,943 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 95,943 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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A228 RHU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A228 RHU, 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 A228 RHU registered?

A228 RHU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A228 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A228 RHU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A228 RHU have outstanding finance?

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