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A488 YOX

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA488 YOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,760 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle support ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,751 miles

Hand brake lever mounting deteriorated but still secure

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 61,601 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 54,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front body mount corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 44,089 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hubs damp

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 8 May 2015 44,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front hubs damp

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 37,626 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 May 2014 37,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,750 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes appear to be held with wire

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses appear long

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2012 36,734 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes appear to be held with wire

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses appear long

o/s and n/s/r inner wheel arches corroded

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 36,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

air cleaner loose

exhaust mount missing but still supported

o/s/f n/s/r tyres perished

wiring looms hanging down

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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A488 YOX is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A488 YOX, 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 A488 YOX registered?

A488 YOX is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A488 YOX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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