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VVF 955X

1981 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Range Rover57,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVF 955X
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

reverse lamps inop

Fail 28 Oct 2019 30,178 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 22 May 2018 30,166 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

all front brake hose furrells corroded

both front trailing arm rear rubber bushes cracked

both rear top shock absorber bushes

Pass 2 May 2017 30,152 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 30,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing rear nut split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s rear upper (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 30,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 30,136 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 30,120 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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,104 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 29,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,144 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust fittings home made and poor

ft discs rusty

images weak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 28,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

headlamp patterns faint

nsf and osf hub seals leaking slightly

steering box damp

Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,128 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering box damp

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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VVF 955X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VVF 955X, 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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VVF 955X is a 1981 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 September 1981.

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