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H979 MKV

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,131 mi
Last recorded59,131 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 MKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 59,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 57,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,360 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 51,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 51,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 49,655 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 49,596 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,506 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,372 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 48,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,960 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,773 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 48,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,691 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,639 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,533 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H979 MKV is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H979 MKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H979 MKV?

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What year was H979 MKV registered?

H979 MKV is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 12 July 1991.

Is H979 MKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H979 MKV shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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