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SIB 5519

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,284 mi
Last recorded93,284 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIB 5519
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,284 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 89,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,365 miles

battery insecure

front windows tinted

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2011 81,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,374 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

windows tinted

Fail 9 May 2007 73,466 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 73,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,126 miles

bonnet struts defective

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre defective

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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SIB 5519 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SIB 5519, 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 SIB 5519 registered?

SIB 5519 is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 2 October 1981.

Is SIB 5519 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIB 5519 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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