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YAU 705S

1978 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,105 mi
Last recorded10,105 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1978 Land Rover Range Rover54,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAU 705S
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,105 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 10,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 96,826 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 69,816 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 9,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 9,431 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 9,414 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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YAU 705S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YAU 705S, 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

How do I check the history of YAU 705S?

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What year was YAU 705S registered?

YAU 705S is a 1978 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 6 July 1978.

Is YAU 705S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAU 705S shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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