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XPF 686S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,202 mi
Last recorded79,202 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXPF 686S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 79,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 18 Dec 2015 79,202 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rearward (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 16 Oct 2014 79,169 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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XPF 686S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 XPF 686S, 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 XPF 686S registered?

XPF 686S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is XPF 686S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XPF 686S shows 3 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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