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BMJ 855T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,998 mi
Last recorded76,998 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMJ 855T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,998 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached both top bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,809 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,804 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil contamination (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 65,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

slight oil leak at steering box

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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BMJ 855T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 BMJ 855T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BMJ 855T registered?

BMJ 855T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 September 1978.

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