MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle/front brake hose ferrules rusting/all body mounting brackets rusting/offside rear crossbeam rusting by mounting bracket
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
extensive rusting throughout underside of vehicle/front brake hose ferrules rusting/all body mounting brackets rusting/offside rear crossbeam rusting by mounting bracket
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
general rusting throughout underside of vehicle/both rear tyres worn outside edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight play top steering u/j
How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 181W is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,118 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 BFW 181W, 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 46 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 BFW 181W registered?
BFW 181W is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 September 1980.
Is BFW 181W safe to buy?
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