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A73 GAO

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

37,691 mi
Last recorded37,691 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA73 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 37,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes between middle and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 37,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 leaks at front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes between middle and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 36,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 35,747 miles

Both rear brake backing plates missing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 35,653 miles

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

Both rear brake backing plates missing

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,177 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 23 Nov 2018 34,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Fail 17 May 2018 34,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis.Plate not seam welded all round (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate broken

Fail 31 May 2017 32,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate broken

Pass 16 May 2016 30,899 miles

Both swivel ball seals slight leak

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

Rear prop UJ has slight play

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 May 2016 30,888 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (3.6.C.3)

Fuel pipe leaking Leaking from inline fuel pump (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Both swivel ball seals slight leak

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

Rear prop UJ has slight play

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 May 2015 29,318 miles

nick in n/s/f tyre

Fail 20 May 2015 29,302 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nick in n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2013 27,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2013 27,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in rear axle ball joint

Fail 4 Sep 2013 27,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,563 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 25,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 22,979 miles

Main beam switch loose internally but working correctly at test.

Nearside front side light now working after being tapped.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 22,976 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drop arm ball joint gaiter split.

Main beam switch loose internally but working correctly at test.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front side light now working after being tapped.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,169 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 17,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 58,725 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 12,661 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 12,365 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,152 miles

very slight petrol leak at rear.

Fail 27 Sep 2005 9,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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A73 GAO is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 A73 GAO, 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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A73 GAO is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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