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XUC 52T

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Red Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUC 52T
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,613 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 97,122 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing both front sides weeping oil (2.5.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 96,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 96,085 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,085 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,474 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 95,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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XUC 52T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Red with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUC 52T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUC 52T registered?

XUC 52T is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is XUC 52T safe to buy?

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