MOT Status
ValidMileage
124,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Propshaft universal joint worn
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Modified vehicle.
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Modified vehicle.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
interior mirror seems loose on windscreen, nearside mirror not fitted
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
interior mirror seems loose on windscreen, nearside mirror not fitted
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
slight play both front wheel bearing areas
vehicle presented with front doors removed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
park brake lever action does not feel positive?
vehicle presented with both front doors removed
vehicle presented with front windscreen removed [cannot check washers or wipers]
How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?
Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FVW 659Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1982 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 58,128 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 FVW 659Y, 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 44 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 FVW 659Y?
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What year was FVW 659Y registered?
FVW 659Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is FVW 659Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for FVW 659Y shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FVW 659Y have outstanding finance?
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