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KGD 255T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 2487cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,897 mi
Last recorded69,897 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGD 255T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,487cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,897 miles

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,897 miles

both inner sides of front brake discs corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both inner sides of front brake discs corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,644 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 68,640 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 67,531 miles

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2006 66,094 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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KGD 255T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 2,487cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGD 255T, 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 KGD 255T registered?

KGD 255T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 November 1978.

Is KGD 255T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KGD 255T shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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