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BHP 197Y

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,351 mi
Last recorded50,351 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHP 197Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,136 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,664 miles

offside front seatbelt needs attention

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,068 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 67,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,238 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 48,132 miles

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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BHP 197Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHP 197Y, 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 BHP 197Y registered?

BHP 197Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 19 August 1982.

Is BHP 197Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHP 197Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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