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B278 GFS

1984 Land Rover Unknown

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,974 mi
Last recorded176,974 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Unknown40,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB278 GFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 176,974 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2017 176,968 miles

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

chassis corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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B278 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 40,319 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B278 GFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B278 GFS registered?

B278 GFS is a 1984 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 28 September 1984.

Is B278 GFS safe to buy?

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