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A308 JGU

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

161,999 mi
Last recorded161,999 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA308 JGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 161,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 161,999 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but not affecting structual strengh

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 156,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded not affecting strength or rigidity

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded not affecting strength or rigidity

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 152,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 144,264 miles

Nearside Front body mounting corroded

Offside Front body mounting corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 140,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 136,963 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,082 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 116,784 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,067 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 234,706 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 224,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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A308 JGU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A308 JGU, 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 A308 JGU registered?

A308 JGU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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