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VAD 577X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,683 mi
Last recorded29,683 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAD 577X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,683 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 29,439 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

exhaust mount broken but exhuast still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,912 miles

screw in o/s rear tyre.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 28,909 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

screw in o/s rear tyre.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 10 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 10 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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VAD 577X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAD 577X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VAD 577X registered?

VAD 577X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 9 December 1981.

Is VAD 577X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAD 577X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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