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VAG 283W

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,724 mi
Last recorded63,724 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAG 283W
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 63,724 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 63,711 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,691 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper tailgate latch slightly insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 63,662 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive HC 1862 OVER LIMITS [1200 LIMITS] (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JETS INOPERATIVE (8.2.3)

Offside Front Battery insecure BATTERY CLAMP INSECURE (1.9.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort TOTAL FOOTBRAKE EFFICIENCY 49% (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working BOTH REAR BRAKE LAMP BULBS INOPERATIVE (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TYRE SIDE WALL TREADS EDGE SPLIT TOO CORDS/ DETERIORATED (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL WARNING LAMP COMES ON AT IDLE [ FUEL IN OIL VERY THIN]

ENGINE RUNS VERY WEAK AT IDLE 0,09% CO

HAZARD WARNING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDS SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear Upper TAILGATE GLASS FRAME LATCH ON OFF SIDE INOPERATIVE / SLIGHTLY INSECURE

Pass 22 Nov 2012 63,657 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 63,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,628 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

footbrake slightly spongy inoperation???

rear upper tail gate[ heated window unit] both latches operation / latches back

Fail 21 Dec 2010 63,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

footbrake slightly spongy inoperation???

rear upper tail gate[ heated window unit] both latches operation / latches back

Pass 31 Aug 2007 63,619 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 63,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil level too high

front number plate slightly discoloured???faded

rear upper tail door corroded by both lower catches area/slightly difficult too latch ????

Pass 18 Aug 2006 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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VAG 283W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VAG 283W, 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 VAG 283W registered?

VAG 283W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 May 1981.

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