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TVC 383W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,505 mi
Last recorded48,505 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVC 383W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,505 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

underside covered in thick underseal

Fail 3 Aug 2012 48,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

some corrosion to underside

underside covered in thick underseal

Pass 8 Nov 2010 48,274 miles

o/s sill getting thin

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,019 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,930 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 7 Nov 2008 45,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

small hole in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Nov 2008 45,462 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

small hole in o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Nov 2007 43,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 42,627 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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TVC 383W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TVC 383W, 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.

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What year was TVC 383W registered?

TVC 383W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is TVC 383W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVC 383W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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