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RKP 608W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,031 mi
Last recorded68,031 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKP 608W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 68,031 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,924 miles

various slight oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2019 67,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,308 miles

multiple engine/drive-train oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,586 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,029 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,931 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,931 miles

Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,460 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 64,308 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 63,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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RKP 608W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RKP 608W, 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 RKP 608W registered?

RKP 608W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is RKP 608W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKP 608W shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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