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OSA 474W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,740 mi
Last recorded49,740 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSA 474W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,740 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 47,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,676 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 37,186 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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OSA 474W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OSA 474W, 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 OSA 474W registered?

OSA 474W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 April 1981.

Is OSA 474W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSA 474W 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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