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R847 UDD

1987 Land Rover 127

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Land Rover 12771,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 UDD
MakeLand Rover
Model127
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,060 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 70,034 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and sliver (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and sliver (0.1 (d))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 67,780 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 62,558 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 62,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,891 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 56,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,409 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,612 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,332 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 43,332 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 127?

Based on 2,059 MOT tests across 132 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
1,599
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
132
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 51
fog lamp not working 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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R847 UDD is a 1987 Land Rover 127 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover 127 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 71,404 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 127 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R847 UDD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 127 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover 127 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R847 UDD registered?

R847 UDD is a 1987 Land Rover 127, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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