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BFC 5Y

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,003 mi
Last recorded15,003 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFC 5Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 15,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear door arch lack of weld

Offside Front slight movement in shock top mount

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various welded patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front Axle swivel joints leaking oil

centre body mount loose

Fail 6 Mar 2020 15,007 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Nearside Rear door arch lack of weld

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various welded patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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BFC 5Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BFC 5Y, 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 BFC 5Y registered?

BFC 5Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 September 1982.

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