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GJF 161V

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,334 mi
Last recorded40,334 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJF 161V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,334 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,302 miles

Brake compensator has been bypassed

Fuel pump corroded

Nearside front hub damp

No Visors/Hazards/Side repeaters

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slighr brake bind offside rear

Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slighr brake bind offside rear

Brake compensator has been bypassed

Fuel pump corroded

Nearside front hub damp

No Visors/Hazards/Side repeaters

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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GJF 161V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJF 161V, 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.

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What year was GJF 161V registered?

GJF 161V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 August 1979.

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The MOT history for GJF 161V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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