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A874 MKE

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

36,122 mi
Last recorded36,122 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 MKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2007 36,122 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front steering swivel joints leaking oil

Chip in windscreen nearside in swept area...not 40mm

General rust and corrosion setting in just about everywhere

Tow bar excessively corroded....recommend not towing.

Water pump collapsed and leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,123 miles

Chip in windscreen nearside swept area...not 40mm

Front and rear brake discs corroding through lack of use

Underside of vehicle corroding almost everywhere

Fail 19 Dec 2006 36,122 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Chip in windscreen nearside swept area...not 40mm

Front and rear brake discs corroding through lack of use

Underside of vehicle corroding almost everywhere

Pass 21 Dec 2005 36,122 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 36,122 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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A874 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 A874 MKE, 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 A874 MKE registered?

A874 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 December 1983.

Is A874 MKE safe to buy?

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