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A434 FRU

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,959 mi
Last recorded59,959 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA434 FRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 59,959 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 57,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,446 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 56,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 55,845 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,729 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 55,372 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 55,372 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,363 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A434 FRU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A434 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A434 FRU?

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What year was A434 FRU registered?

A434 FRU is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A434 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A434 FRU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A434 FRU have outstanding finance?

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