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JCG 439S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,025 mi
Last recorded58,025 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCG 439S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,025 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 56,606 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 55,594 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2014 55,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 53,640 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 53,640 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2012 52,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,881 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,881 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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JCG 439S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 JCG 439S, 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 48 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 JCG 439S registered?

JCG 439S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 May 1978.

Is JCG 439S safe to buy?

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