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A578 VVP

1984 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,910 mi
Last recorded36,910 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Range Rover86,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA578 VVP
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,664 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 36,663 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,044 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 35,803 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 35,803 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,426 miles

both front hub seals weeping

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under ambulance

Fail 31 May 2012 35,426 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front hub seals weeping

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake pads low

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

various corrosion under ambulance

Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,857 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 34,825 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

slight play in sector shaft up and down

Pass 8 May 2010 34,363 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 10 Feb 2009 34,181 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 34,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 32,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 32,702 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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A578 VVP is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,035 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 A578 VVP, 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 42 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A578 VVP is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 January 1984.

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