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VPH 217S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,783 mi
Last recorded11,783 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPH 217S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2013 11,783 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 11,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 116,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 11,591 miles

underside car muddy

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,591 miles

under side of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 22 May 2006 11,591 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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VPH 217S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPH 217S, 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.

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What year was VPH 217S registered?

VPH 217S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is VPH 217S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPH 217S shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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