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AOP 428T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Lpg 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,471 mi
Last recorded108,471 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOP 428T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2012 108,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 29 May 2012 108,471 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front swivel joint leaking

Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,350 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside seat mount loose

Pass 25 Jun 2010 106,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front swivel joint oil seal leaking

oil leak on sector shaft seal

Pass 4 Jun 2009 105,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

adv ise o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2008 103,379 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 103,378 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 115,930 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 115,930 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 109,989 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 109,989 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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AOP 428T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,947cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 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 AOP 428T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AOP 428T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 June 1979.

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