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AYD 805S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,266 mi
Last recorded21,266 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYD 805S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 21,266 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 21,260 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pannard bush (axle end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorber bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 19,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished Boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All shocks have perished bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded across central (Brace) Also chassis heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 18,348 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded, general corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2020 16,126 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop support corroded

Offside Rear bump stop support corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 13,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 13,882 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 11,746 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 8,220 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,362 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Mar 2016 64,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2015 5,320 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 5,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 29,551 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 1 Mar 2014 29,551 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Feb 2013 2,380 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 2,380 miles

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

Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 2,055 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 2,055 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 1,736 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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AYD 805S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 AYD 805S, 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 48 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 AYD 805S registered?

AYD 805S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 March 1978.

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