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A643 OBK

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,373 mi
Last recorded6,373 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 OBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 6,373 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 6,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 6,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 6,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 3,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 2,597 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 2,256 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 2,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 1,716 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 612 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 572 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount infront of the rear wheel. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 347 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 99,744 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre perished

Fail 27 Nov 2014 98,037 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,537 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 95,505 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,729 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 92,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,034 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightley pitted

slight surface rusting to chassis

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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A643 OBK is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A643 OBK, 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 A643 OBK registered?

A643 OBK is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 August 1983.

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