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FKE 97Y

1983 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,389 mi
Last recorded25,389 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Range Rover53,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKE 97Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 25,389 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 25,108 miles

Front steering damper bush's perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush's perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush's perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,639 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

surface rust underneath

Fail 23 Mar 2019 24,639 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

surface rust underneath

Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,490 miles

offside suspension slight lean

Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,766 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,736 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 21,233 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,045 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 20,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 20,593 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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FKE 97Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FKE 97Y, 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.

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What year was FKE 97Y registered?

FKE 97Y is a 1983 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is FKE 97Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKE 97Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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