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A260 GFH

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,133 mi
Last recorded50,133 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 GFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,133 miles

corrosion in vehicle

all brake discs corroded

all tyres perished and cracking

front hub seals leaking oil, but not contaminating brakes.

Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs rusty

all tyres badly perished anc cracking

corrosion in vehicle

hub seals leaking

Pass 23 Dec 2009 50,133 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

strong smell of petrol coming from the underside of the vehicle but n o leak found

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition

Pass 23 May 2007 50,133 miles

[prior fail] on seat and seat belt mounts due to being inadequately repaired .proof shown that repair panels do not have to be seem welded, have contacted vosa on this matter.

Fail 21 May 2007 50,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,133 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

some components on the underdside of the vehicle are showing signs of corrosion

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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A260 GFH is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A260 GFH, 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 A260 GFH registered?

A260 GFH is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 September 1983.

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