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RNC 313W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,471 mi
Last recorded66,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNC 313W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 66,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 65,919 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 65,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,626 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 63,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both front and both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,031 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 61,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 60,524 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,858 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 58,663 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,641 miles

corrosion on n/s and o/s rear chassis legs

n/s and o/s head lamp reflectors slighty corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

slight perishing on both front tyres

Fail 17 Oct 2013 58,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 58,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

all tyres becoming perished

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Fail 7 Jun 2012 58,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,484 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 57,484 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,946 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 55,430 miles

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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RNC 313W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RNC 313W, 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 RNC 313W registered?

RNC 313W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 April 1981.

Is RNC 313W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNC 313W shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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