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DRA 982T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,345 mi
Last recorded23,345 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 982T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 23,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,117 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2013 23,105 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,805 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 22,530 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 22,519 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,212 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 22,197 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,828 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 8 May 2009 21,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,431 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 21,419 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2007 21,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,759 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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DRA 982T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DRA 982T, 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.

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DRA 982T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 20 April 1979.

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