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D959 GYV

1987 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,400 mi
Last recorded108,400 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Range Rover98,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD959 GYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 108,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front floors corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,549 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 106,549 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

indicator and hazard switch very temprimental

Pass 24 Oct 2007 105,401 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D959 GYV is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 98,512 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 D959 GYV, 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 39 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 D959 GYV registered?

D959 GYV is a 1987 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 24 February 1987.

Is D959 GYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D959 GYV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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