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SKL 277W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Brown Diesel 3455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,521 mi
Last recorded68,521 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKL 277W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,455cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2012 68,521 miles

advise surface corrosion on underside

advise suspension bushes perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,998 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bonnet wont fasten

Pass 8 Sep 2010 64,970 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear prop joints worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 64,968 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear prop joints worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,075 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 63,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 63,323 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 63,318 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

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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SKL 277W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Brown with a 3,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKL 277W, 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 SKL 277W registered?

SKL 277W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 8 January 1981.

Is SKL 277W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKL 277W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SKL 277W have outstanding finance?

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