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TMF 562S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

3,370 mi
Last recorded3,370 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMF 562S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 3,370 miles

All tyres, sidewalls perished/cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 3,360 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres, sidewalls perished/cracked

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 3,316 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 3,307 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 2,681 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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TMF 562S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TMF 562S, 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 TMF 562S registered?

TMF 562S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is TMF 562S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMF 562S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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