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WYX 381T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,100 mi
Last recorded72,100 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYX 381T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2010 72,100 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle won't natuarlly idle

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,082 miles

centre brake lamp disconnected

offside headlamp slightly detiorated

slight leak from power steering

Fail 4 Oct 2008 72,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre brake lamp disconnected

offside headlamp slightly detiorated

slight leak from power steering

Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,082 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both number plates slightly detiorated

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,082 miles

front diff gard loose

nearside rear brake disc slightly scored

Fail 27 Jun 2007 72,082 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front diff gard loose

Fail 25 May 2007 72,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 72,080 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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WYX 381T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 WYX 381T, 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 WYX 381T registered?

WYX 381T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 22 August 1978.

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