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UPU 256R

1976 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,180 mi
Last recorded2,180 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Range Rover50,435 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPU 256R
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 2,180 miles

Fuel pump rubber mount split

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2018 2,180 miles

Fuel pump rubber mount split

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 2,149 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front hubs leaking slightly

slight corrosion on rear crossmember

Fail 7 Dec 2017 2,148 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2016 1,997 miles

Nearside front body mount corroded

Offside front body mount corroded

Slight movement in forward propshaft rear uj

Various oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2015

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft U.J rubbing on engine sump

rear self leveling dampner leaking oil

Fail 14 May 2015 1,980 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft U.J rubbing on engine sump

rear self leveling dampner leaking oil

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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UPU 256R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 50,435 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 UPU 256R, 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 50 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 UPU 256R registered?

UPU 256R is a 1976 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 11 October 1976.

Is UPU 256R safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPU 256R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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