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MYL 978X

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,973 mi
Last recorded93,973 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYL 978X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,973 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre front (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced centre/ rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in body leveller lower mount at rear

Fail 26 Oct 2013 92,918 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in body leveller lower mount at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2012

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear axle load leveller ball joint has slight play

washers are borderline pass

Fail 27 Oct 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear axle load leveller ball joint has slight play

washers are borderline pass

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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MYL 978X is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 58,128 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 MYL 978X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MYL 978X?

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What year was MYL 978X registered?

MYL 978X is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 June 1982.

Is MYL 978X safe to buy?

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