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KVP 299W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,997 mi
Last recorded21,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVP 299W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2009 21,997 miles

Centre Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rec steering damper bushs

Rec wing repeters missing

Pass 8 Aug 2007

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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KVP 299W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 KVP 299W, 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.

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What year was KVP 299W registered?

KVP 299W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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