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DYF 237V

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,862 mi
Last recorded127,862 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYF 237V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 127,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 115,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r bumper end cap missing

Fail 18 Mar 2008 115,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,300 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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DYF 237V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DYF 237V, 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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What year was DYF 237V registered?

DYF 237V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 October 1979.

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