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BVO 761T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,390 mi
Last recorded63,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVO 761T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,390 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,207 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 62,973 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 62,666 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 62,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,536 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,405 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 31,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 31,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 30,057 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 29,413 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 27,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 27,095 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 26,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 25,964 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 25,142 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 23,944 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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BVO 761T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 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 BVO 761T, 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 47 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVO 761T?

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What year was BVO 761T registered?

BVO 761T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 January 1979.

Is BVO 761T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVO 761T shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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