MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Upper tailgate latch slightly insecure
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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)
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
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
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 ????
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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VAG 283W is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 7 May 1981.
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