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THE 557Y

1982 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,505 mi
Last recorded146,505 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1982 Land Rover Range Rover58,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHE 557Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 146,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,006 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 145,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,334 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 36,101 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,329 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seal slight oil seepage

Fail 17 Sep 2013 29,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f and n/s/f hub seal slight oil seepage

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,372 miles

all tyres deteriorated

exhaust rubbers deteriorated / exhaust loose at rear but secure

front brake pads low

inner surface of offside front brake disc slightly damp

offside front steering ball gator split

oil leaks

pulls to left slightly under braking

steering box area damp

Pass 16 Jun 2009 80,428 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 80,428 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 80,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,909 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 78,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight exhaust leak

slight play in lower steering colmne bush

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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THE 557Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 58,128 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 THE 557Y, 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 44 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 THE 557Y registered?

THE 557Y is a 1982 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 December 1982.

Is THE 557Y safe to buy?

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