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DHP 898Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,633 mi
Last recorded35,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 898Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,633 miles

Oil leak

rust in off side outer body sill

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,383 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 35,383 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,058 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Oct 2010 34,056 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,045 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 32,042 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

o/s/ headlamp reflector going rusty

sterring box weeping

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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DHP 898Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DHP 898Y, 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 DHP 898Y registered?

DHP 898Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 February 1983.

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The MOT history for DHP 898Y shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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