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MTD 744R

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,814 mi
Last recorded62,814 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTD 744R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2014 62,802 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 62,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

both front stabelizer bush slight crack

rear exhaust pipe slight deteriorated

surface corrosion off side inner sill

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,768 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 58,182 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 55,073 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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MTD 744R is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MTD 744R, 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 MTD 744R registered?

MTD 744R is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 26 January 1978.

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The MOT history for MTD 744R shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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