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FDY 999W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 999W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,602 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front axle joints leaking oil but not yet contaminating the brakes

corrosion n/s "B" post 14" from prescribed area at this time

n/s body mount bolt loose but vehicle still secured to chassie

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriate.But not yet to excess

sideskirts fitted

steering box damp

Fail 29 Sep 2008 30,602 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front axle joints leaking oil but not yet contaminating brakes

corrosion n/s "B" post but it is 14" FROM PRESCRIBED AREA AT THIS TIME

n/s body mount bolt loose but body still secured to chassie

n/s/f tyre starting to deteriate

sideskirts fitted

steering box damp with oil

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,121 miles

osf nsf and osr tyres showing signs of wall cracking

Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both fronts and one offside rear tyre showing signs off wall cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2007 30,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres starting to deteriate.Check soon replace if needed

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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FDY 999W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 FDY 999W, 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 45 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 FDY 999W registered?

FDY 999W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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