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YHY 122V

1979 Land Rover Range Rover

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,297 mi
Last recorded19,297 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1979 Land Rover Range Rover52,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHY 122V
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 19,297 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 19,297 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,202 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YHY 122V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 52,324 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 YHY 122V, 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 47 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 YHY 122V?

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What year was YHY 122V registered?

YHY 122V is a 1979 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is YHY 122V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHY 122V shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YHY 122V have outstanding finance?

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