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SKJ 263W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,698 mi
Last recorded84,698 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKJ 263W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 84,698 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 84,590 miles

Both front swivels leaking slightly

Hazard warning inoperative

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill panel holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering damper bushes worn and has play

Fail 7 Jan 2021 84,584 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front swivels leaking slightly

Hazard warning inoperative

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill panel holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Steering damper bushes worn and has play

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,035 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 84,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,058 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 83,050 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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SKJ 263W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKJ 263W, 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 SKJ 263W registered?

SKJ 263W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 July 1981.

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