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GDE 214W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,298 mi
Last recorded23,298 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGDE 214W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 23,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,611 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 19,616 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,476 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 19,017 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 18,166 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 18,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 17,500 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,931 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 76,061 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,179 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,406 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 13,003 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 13,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 12,072 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 10,749 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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GDE 214W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 GDE 214W, 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 45 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 GDE 214W registered?

GDE 214W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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The MOT history for GDE 214W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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