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A716 YCY

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,639 mi
Last recorded98,639 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA716 YCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 98,639 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rears (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 98,637 miles

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

Front body mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 98,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front body mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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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A716 YCY is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A716 YCY, 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 A716 YCY registered?

A716 YCY is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 December 1983.

Is A716 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A716 YCY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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