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A898 SGT

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,635 mi
Last recorded33,635 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA898 SGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 33,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,881 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,442 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,862 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 29,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 28,312 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 25,558 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jun 2015 25,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nsf hub seal slight leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 23,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

nsf hub seal slight leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,122 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 22,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 21,363 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 16,819 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 3,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 3,294 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 98,111 miles

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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A898 SGT is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A898 SGT, 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 A898 SGT registered?

A898 SGT is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 October 1983.

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