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BMB 734W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,403 mi
Last recorded53,403 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMB 734W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,468 miles

Emissions tested on gas

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering box spline shaft to drop arm

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Rubber bush (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 11,468 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions tested on gas

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering box spline shaft to drop arm

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 11,468 miles

Condition of all four tyres

Emissions tested in gas mode

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 11,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2006 8,660 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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BMB 734W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 BMB 734W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BMB 734W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 February 1981.

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