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A787 OEL

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

43,813 mi
Last recorded43,813 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA787 OEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 43,813 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,878 miles

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,464 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 41,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable bushes excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 39,275 miles

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

Nearside Front hub leaking

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

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2016 39,275 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front hub leaking

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 38,505 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,351 miles

Both front hubs are leaking.

Chip in front screen

Front brake discs worn & rusty.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 33,350 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Both front hubs are leaking.

Chip in front screen

Front brake discs worn & rusty.

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,715 miles

N/S door pillar corroded outside of prescribed areas

O/S/F brake disc corroding

Rear shock absorber bushes wearing and have play

Steering box in poor condition

Various body mountings rusted through but body still secure

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,598 miles

O/S/F brake disc pitted

Various body mounting points rusted through but body still secure

steering box slight leak

Fail 10 Nov 2010 26,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

O/S/F brake disc pitted

Various body mounting points rusted through but body still secure

steering box slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 22,717 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various body mounting points rusted but body still secure and rigid

Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 18,635 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 18,514 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm ball swivel

Small exhaust leak o/s/f down pipe

Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,960 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 11,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 4,859 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 98,435 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2005 98,425 miles

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

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

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

Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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 OEL is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 A787 OEL, 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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A787 OEL is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 October 1983.

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