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FAC 152Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,514 mi
Last recorded12,514 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAC 152Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 12,514 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 12,491 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 12,275 miles

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

O/S/R of vehicle low . Measure ride hieght , suspect coil spring weak .

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 12,275 miles

O/S/R of vehicle low . Measure ride hieght , suspect coil spring weak .

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,823 miles

Hand brake travel adjustment.

N/S Wiper end split

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 11,823 miles

Hand brake travel adjustment.

N/S Wiper end split

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 11,616 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 11,287 miles

Oil leak from N/S front hub.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,931 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 10,537 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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FAC 152Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 53,318 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 FAC 152Y, 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 43 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 FAC 152Y registered?

FAC 152Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 April 1983.

Is FAC 152Y safe to buy?

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