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PMV 378W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,299 mi
Last recorded61,299 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMV 378W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 61,299 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle wax oiled or similar product

Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,180 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil or similar product

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,542 miles

underside of vehicle sprayed with oil or similar product

Pass 11 Aug 2021 56,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 55,527 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily wax oiled or similar product

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

offside rear brake disc slightly contaminated but not effecting performance

Pass 10 Aug 2018 53,916 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,086 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,865 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,520 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 46,514 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 46,512 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,519 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 48,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PMV 378W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PMV 378W, 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 PMV 378W registered?

PMV 378W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 June 1981.

Is PMV 378W safe to buy?

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