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FNV 705T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,524 mi
Last recorded70,524 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNV 705T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2008 70,524 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 70,524 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FNV 705T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 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 FNV 705T, 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 47 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 FNV 705T registered?

FNV 705T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is FNV 705T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNV 705T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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