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SVR 873W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,947 mi
Last recorded78,947 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 873W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 78,947 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 78,947 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 78,734 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 78,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kicks up to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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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SVR 873W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 SVR 873W, 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 SVR 873W registered?

SVR 873W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVR 873W safe to buy?

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