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FBG 946Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Purple Diesel 3998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

33,362 mi
Last recorded33,362 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBG 946Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,362 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 33,362 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,079 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 30,069 miles

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

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 30,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,427 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 25,427 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FBG 946Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Purple with a 3,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 FBG 946Y, 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 FBG 946Y registered?

FBG 946Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 March 1983.

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The MOT history for FBG 946Y shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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