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XNT 222S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,018 mi
Last recorded13,018 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 222S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,018 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 13,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 10,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 6,189 miles

o/s/f body mounting bolt loose

oil leak front diff

slight play front drag link o/s ball joint

Fail 30 Jun 2009 6,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f body mounting bolt loose

oil leak front diff

slight play front drag link o/s ball joint

gearbox rear oil seal leaking onto handbrake shoes

Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,610 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 4,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 1,891 miles

oil leaking from engine

Pass 17 May 2006 940 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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XNT 222S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XNT 222S, 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 XNT 222S registered?

XNT 222S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 23 March 1978.

Is XNT 222S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNT 222S shows 9 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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