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DVR 160T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,667 mi
Last recorded79,667 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVR 160T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 79,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 78,850 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

front u/j on rear prop shaft worn

rear u/j on front prop shaft worn

slight play in n/s track rod end

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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DVR 160T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVR 160T, 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

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What year was DVR 160T registered?

DVR 160T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 May 1979.

Is DVR 160T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DVR 160T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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