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FWW 987T

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,539 mi
Last recorded55,539 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWW 987T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 55,539 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

heavy underseal coating to underside

Fail 29 Mar 2019 55,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heavy underseal coating to underside

Pass 31 Mar 2018 55,539 miles

underseal coating underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,529 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,169 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,962 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,840 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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FWW 987T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWW 987T, 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 FWW 987T registered?

FWW 987T is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 1979.

Is FWW 987T safe to buy?

The MOT history for FWW 987T shows 8 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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