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RTT 492W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

37,242 mi
Last recorded37,242 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 492W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 37,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 36,103 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,498 miles

Too many ponies

Pass 22 Nov 2019 31,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 31,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 2,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,944 miles

Offside Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

slight noise when o/s/f wheel rotated

steering box leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 2,944 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 2,944 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 1,177 miles

n/s/f swivel slight leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 1,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f swivel slight leak

steering box slight leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 97,574 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,574 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,100 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 92,780 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 91,746 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,636 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 90,636 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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RTT 492W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RTT 492W, 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 RTT 492W registered?

RTT 492W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 April 1981.

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