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J118 VVW

1991 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,974 mi
Last recorded165,974 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Land Rover Range Rover124,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 VVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2024 165,974 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor badly corroded and holed

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

Rear bumper carrier missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 164,964 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper carrier missing

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

body mount corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 164,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear bumper carrier missing

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

body mount corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 163,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 161,829 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 161,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 161,530 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 160,675 miles

chips in the front screen

Fail 24 Apr 2019 160,675 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

chips in the front screen

Pass 20 Apr 2018 160,273 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,975 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 159,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 158,804 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 157,400 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 157,400 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 153,813 miles

oil leak?

Pass 28 Mar 2012 152,591 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 152,306 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 148,411 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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J118 VVW is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J118 VVW, 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 J118 VVW registered?

J118 VVW is a 1991 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 October 1991.

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