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F179 GWU

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

37,032 mi
Last recorded37,032 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF179 GWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 37,031 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,991 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 36,952 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 31,425 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 46,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 46,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 46,841 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 46,817 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 46,639 miles

engine oil leaks 2/steering box oil leak 3/ o/s headlight washer staying on

Fail 13 Aug 2008 46,639 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leaks 2/steering box oil leak 3/ o/s headlight washer staying on

Pass 2 May 2007 46,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 46,311 miles

steering box has slight oil leek

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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F179 GWU is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 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 F179 GWU, 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 37 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 F179 GWU registered?

F179 GWU is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 March 1989.

Is F179 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F179 GWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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