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A887 MKE

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,088 mi
Last recorded33,088 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 MKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 33,088 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mont prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated due to hub leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub contaminating brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt of the wrong type not e marked (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak at no 4 injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,613 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body work in rough condition

front and rear tyres surface cracks

Fail 31 Mar 2017 31,612 miles

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure steering box drop arm lock washer not brnt over (2.2.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at inner wing (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion middle (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body work in rough condition

front and rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2007 301,174 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 30,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2005 26,885 miles

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

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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A887 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A887 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 A887 MKE registered?

A887 MKE is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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