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JRV 238X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,739 mi
Last recorded63,739 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRV 238X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak from near side front swivel joint

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,381 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 62,381 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2009 61,694 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 61,689 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,780 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,778 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 58,511 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 58,511 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 55,640 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2006 55,640 miles

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

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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JRV 238X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 57,105 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 JRV 238X, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRV 238X registered?

JRV 238X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is JRV 238X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRV 238X shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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