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VLA 288X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,493 mi
Last recorded76,493 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLA 288X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 76,493 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 76,492 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 75,475 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 75,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,766 miles

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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VLA 288X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VLA 288X, 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 VLA 288X registered?

VLA 288X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is VLA 288X safe to buy?

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