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FHB 479V

1980 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,814 mi
Last recorded40,814 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Range Rover49,118 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHB 479V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 38,755 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 33,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,560 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 31,556 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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FHB 479V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 49,118 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 FHB 479V, 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHB 479V?

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What year was FHB 479V registered?

FHB 479V is a 1980 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 May 1980.

Is FHB 479V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHB 479V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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