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H478 FVL

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,367 mi
Last recorded152,367 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 FVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 152,367 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 150,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 150,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 May 2010 150,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 143,799 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 143,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 138,170 miles

brake pipes to both rear brake hoses rusty

slight play in n/s drag link ball joint

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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H478 FVL is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 124,412 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 H478 FVL, 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 35 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 H478 FVL registered?

H478 FVL is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H478 FVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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