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A999 FVT

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,176 mi
Last recorded16,176 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA999 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2016 16,176 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement under steering box (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint at back axle (2.4.G.4b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

some test items only just met the legal requirements for the mot

under side of vehicle coverd in thick dry mud

under side of vehicle very rusty/corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,387 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear top and lower coil spring seats very rusty/corroded

under side very rusty/corroded

very rusty/corroded round brake/suspension areas

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,737 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Pass 30 May 2013 9,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2012
Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,841 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,539 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear hub damp axle oil

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,338 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,202 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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A999 FVT is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 58,128 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 A999 FVT, 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 44 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 A999 FVT registered?

A999 FVT is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 March 1982.

Is A999 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A999 FVT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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