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VEW 974S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,052 mi
Last recorded34,052 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEW 974S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,213 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s rear hub just starting to leak oil

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 32,502 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside gearbox mount perishing.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,219 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,219 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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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VEW 974S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 6,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VEW 974S, 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

How do I check the history of VEW 974S?

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What year was VEW 974S registered?

VEW 974S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 5 April 1978.

Is VEW 974S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEW 974S shows 6 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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