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F376 SPO

1989 Land Rover 127

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

52,257 mi
Last recorded52,257 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Land Rover 12752,382 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF376 SPO
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 52,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,742 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 51,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 51,565 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 50,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside panhard rod bush slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,719 miles

Offside Front panhard rod bush slight play

Rear chassis rails corroded/swelling

Signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2018 46,715 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front panhard rod bush slight play

Rear chassis rails corroded/swelling

Signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Jan 2017 44,073 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,173 miles

All front lamps very dim

Strong smell of battery acid in cab

Fail 20 Jan 2016 43,173 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All front lamps very dim

Strong smell of battery acid in cab

Pass 14 Mar 2014 42,885 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,462 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,045 miles

nearsaide front floor pan corroded

slight exhaust leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,781 miles

n/s front inner body starting to rust

o/s front brake pipe salt corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2010 38,551 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front shock absorber upper mountings

Pass 18 Feb 2010 38,551 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

heavy surface corrosion to offside front and nearside front shock absorber upper mountings

Pass 28 Jan 2009 35,850 miles

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

Slight oil leak from both front tractor joints

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,916 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 33,549 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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F376 SPO is a 1989 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 52,382 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F376 SPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F376 SPO is a 1989 Land Rover 127, first registered on 26 May 1989.

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