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A787 JLA

1984 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,547 mi
Last recorded137,547 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Range Rover86,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 JLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 137,547 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 137,472 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 137,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 136,959 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 136,958 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 136,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,247 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 24,234 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front kick apron corroded

offside front kick apron corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 23,714 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,079 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,512 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,360 miles

exhaust blowing slightly in places

play in the front propshaft rear uj

play in the rear propshaft rear uj

rear brake discs are badly scored

slight play in nearside front front trackrodend

slight play in the steering box trackrod end

Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

brake fluid low

play in the front propshaft rear uj

play in the rear propshaft rear uj

rear brake discs are badly scored

slight play in nearside front front trackrodend

slight play in the steering box trackrod end

Pass 10 Jul 2008 17,913 miles

rear brake pads getting thin

slight gas leak on the offside front down pipe

Fail 8 Jul 2008 17,913 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake pads getting thin

slight gas leak on the offside front down pipe

Fail 26 Jun 2008 17,906 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight gas leak on the offside front exhaust down pipe

slight play in the lower steering column bush

Pass 11 Jun 2007 17,090 miles

both the front rear trackrod end dust covers are missing

cant open the offside front door from the front handle

nearside rear tyre side wall is perrished

slight gas leak on exhaust front pipe

top of the offside front shockabsorber is very close to the brake master cylinder

Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 16,006 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A787 JLA is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A787 JLA, 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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A787 JLA is a 1984 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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