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A260 YGJ

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

76,557 mi
Last recorded76,557 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 YGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 76,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 76,542 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 75,553 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 75,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,162 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box and both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 72,592 miles

All four doors corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 71,874 miles

Front Both Swivel joints/housing seals leaking oil.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 71,860 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both non British headlights. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Both Swivel joints/housing seals leaking oil.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox, and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 70,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,178 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 70,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 70,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

hazard lights only working on off side,but not needed for mot

Fail 4 Jul 2014 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 66,547 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,836 miles

Minor corrossion to off side inner sill panel, not excessive or in prescribed areas.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 63,803 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side centre body mount corroded.

off side inner sill has minor corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2012 63,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side centre body mount corroded.

off side inner sill has minor corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2011 63,073 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 63,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 YGJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 A260 YGJ, 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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A260 YGJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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