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UBK 236T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,611 mi
Last recorded44,611 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBK 236T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,611 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 44,608 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 43,668 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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UBK 236T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBK 236T, 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 UBK 236T registered?

UBK 236T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is UBK 236T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBK 236T shows 3 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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