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EEA 524T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEA 524T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,745 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

parking brake efficiency just passed

service brake efficiency just passed

Fail 31 Aug 2006 85,745 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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EEA 524T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EEA 524T, 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 EEA 524T registered?

EEA 524T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 January 1979.

Is EEA 524T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEA 524T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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