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PVR 990W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,227 mi
Last recorded81,227 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVR 990W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,227 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Front swivel joint boots deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear self levelling unit boot split

Screen wash bottle cap corroded

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 81,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.78% - (4.50%) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front and rear coil springs corroded

Front and rear tyres worn unevenly

Front swivel joint boots split

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear self levelling unit boot split

Screen wash bottle cap corroded

Steering damper bushes worn

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 81,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 80,731 miles

backbox tail pipe broke off

front brake pipes slightly corroded

minor oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2012 80,731 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

backbox tail pipe broke off

front brake pipes slightly corroded

minor oil leaks

Pass 15 Mar 2011 80,242 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

minor exhaust leak

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,435 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,728 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,728 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 77,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 76,952 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 76,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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PVR 990W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 PVR 990W, 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 PVR 990W registered?

PVR 990W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 16 April 1981.

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