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A482 HPJ

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

4,504 mi
Last recorded4,504 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA482 HPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 4,504 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Slight play in panhard rod bush (Offside)

Pass 13 Jul 2022 2,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body mounting bushes perished.

play in front cross rod o/s bush.

play in hand brake linkage

Fail 13 Jul 2022 2,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under rear door (6.2.2 (d) (i))

body mounting bushes perished.

play in front cross rod o/s bush.

play in hand brake linkage

Pass 8 Jul 2021 1,387 miles

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

rear bumper missing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,017 miles

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

hazard light switch faulty.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,017 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

hazard light switch faulty.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,415 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 82,415 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with brake light (1.1.A.3f)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,355 miles

All brake discs in slight poor condition

All tyres pereshed

Both front tyres on 2mm

Front and rear body mounting bushes deteriorated

Front number plate cracked

Offside rear lower sill corroded

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight exhaust blow from offside down pipe

Slight play in both rear propshaft UJ's

Various oil leaks

Various small chips in windscreen

Washers would benifit from adjustment

Wipers smearing

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,070 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet cable snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,464 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 78,316 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 76,824 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,117 miles

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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A482 HPJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A482 HPJ, 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 A482 HPJ registered?

A482 HPJ is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 October 1983.

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