MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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A488 YOX is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 December 1983.
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