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RMX 979X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,059 mi
Last recorded80,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRMX 979X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 80,059 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 80,059 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,890 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 76,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 59,328 miles

slight play in panard rod bush

Pass 10 Sep 2005 49,860 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RMX 979X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RMX 979X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RMX 979X registered?

RMX 979X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 September 1981.

Is RMX 979X safe to buy?

The MOT history for RMX 979X shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RMX 979X have outstanding finance?

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