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VLU 566X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,151 mi
Last recorded162,151 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 566X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2009 162,151 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 157,750 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 151,441 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 151,420 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 26 Nov 2005 145,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2005 145,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VLU 566X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VLU 566X, 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 VLU 566X registered?

VLU 566X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 October 1981.

Is VLU 566X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLU 566X 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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