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A478 VYH

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,412 mi
Last recorded82,412 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA478 VYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 82,383 miles

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

exhaust system rusted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 82,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 81,616 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 81,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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A478 VYH is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A478 VYH, 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 A478 VYH registered?

A478 VYH is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A478 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A478 VYH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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