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A483 TNK

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,419 mi
Last recorded8,419 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA483 TNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 8,419 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2023 8,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2021 8,419 miles

BODY UNDER SEALED EVERYWHERE

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 8,419 miles

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2020 8,419 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light loose (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod lock bolt (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2019 8,419 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 8,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged crushed on rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

chassis leg bushes deteriorated

steering rack damper bushes cracked

Front steering rack ball joint deteriorated

differential bush deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2018 8,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 8,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,419 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted brake caliper (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion not secure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering box insecure drop arm nut (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,420 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 8,418 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 6,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,730 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 3,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 2,083 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 2,083 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2007 113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 97,833 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 97,877 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

LPG cap ?

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f wiper blade split

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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A483 TNK is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A483 TNK, 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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A483 TNK is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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