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G959 VWV

1989 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,973 mi
Last recorded45,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Range Rover102,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 VWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 45,973 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 45,973 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 43,073 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 40,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,694 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 39,206 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both offside tyres are starting to crack and perish

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 35,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,235 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,235 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G959 VWV is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 102,580 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 G959 VWV, 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 37 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 G959 VWV registered?

G959 VWV is a 1989 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 3 November 1989.

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