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A874 TUL

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,670 mi
Last recorded153,670 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA874 TUL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 153,670 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 153,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 139,563 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 50,001 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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 TUL is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TUL, 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 TUL registered?

A874 TUL is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 10 October 1983.

Is A874 TUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A874 TUL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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