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BPR 778Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,016 mi
Last recorded2,016 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 778Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 2,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,529 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,770 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,355 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 96,383 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 94,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 93,910 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,422 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 91,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 90,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 89,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 87,541 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 87,541 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 84,230 miles

Nearside rear sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 17 Nov 2008 83,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 83,692 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 83,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 83,589 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 83,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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BPR 778Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 BPR 778Y, 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 43 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 BPR 778Y registered?

BPR 778Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 21 January 1983.

Is BPR 778Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPR 778Y shows 21 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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