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SFN 133S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Maroon Diesel 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,526 mi
Last recorded31,526 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFN 133S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 31,526 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 24,798 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 18,283 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 18,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,756 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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SFN 133S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Maroon with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 54,104 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 SFN 133S, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFN 133S?

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What year was SFN 133S registered?

SFN 133S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 18 April 1978.

Is SFN 133S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFN 133S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFN 133S have outstanding finance?

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