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FVW 659Y

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,154 mi
Last recorded124,154 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFVW 659Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 124,154 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 124,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 122,863 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Oct 2015 122,429 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,186 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 121,810 miles

Modified vehicle.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,809 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Modified vehicle.

Pass 20 Oct 2012 121,472 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 121,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 121,184 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 121,124 miles

slight play both front wheel bearing areas

vehicle presented with front doors removed

Fail 1 Jun 2010 121,111 miles

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.

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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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

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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.

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