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FHY 355W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,069 mi
Last recorded88,069 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHY 355W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,069 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,699 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

no nearside door mirror

slight brake bind on the front brakes

slight noise on the rear wheel bearings and diff.

welding to rear body mounts undersealed, unaable to check weld

Fail 10 Feb 2006 87,695 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

All four wheel arches corroding

Both front and rear shock absorber bushes perishing

Both headlamp aims on top limit

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside front metal brake line corroding

Nearside rear body mounts corroding

Offside front body mounts corroding

Offside front wing becoming insecure

Offside rear body mounts corroding

Slight leak on front axle

Slight play in steering upper universal joint

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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FHY 355W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FHY 355W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FHY 355W?

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What year was FHY 355W registered?

FHY 355W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 28 April 1981.

Is FHY 355W safe to buy?

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