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PWL 273T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,626 mi
Last recorded25,626 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPWL 273T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,626 miles

brake pedal travel

brake pipes greased and rusty

slight play in steering links and column

Fail 15 Sep 2008 25,620 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes greased and rusty

slight play in steering links and column

Fail 10 Sep 2008 25,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,026 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 14,771 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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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PWL 273T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 PWL 273T, 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 PWL 273T registered?

PWL 273T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1978.

Is PWL 273T safe to buy?

The MOT history for PWL 273T shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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