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TAX 779S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Gold Petrol 3949cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,882 mi
Last recorded7,882 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAX 779S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,949cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 7,882 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 7,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 7,422 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2012 7,266 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 7,191 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 6,866 miles

slight on both front hub seals

Pass 9 Jun 2009 6,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 6,072 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 5,947 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 5,844 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 5,844 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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TAX 779S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Gold with a 3,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TAX 779S, 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

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What year was TAX 779S registered?

TAX 779S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is TAX 779S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAX 779S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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